Spain: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Spain

The Spanish cucumber and gherkin market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Spain

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 18%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Spain expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 3.2% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Spain; almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, exports of cucumbers and gherkins from Spain amounted to X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +80.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Spain, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+5.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Spain, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+7.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported into Spain; surging by 87% on the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Spain, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco totaled +20.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-6.7% per year) and Portugal (+21.2% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Spain, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco totaled +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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