Sweden: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -0.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Sweden

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 253% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Sweden dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -1.7% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Sweden; declining by -4.2% on 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 14%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -57.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 623%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 270%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Sweden, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+13.8% per year) and Finland (-29.8% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Sweden, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark amounted to +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.5% per year) and Finland (-19.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 263% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Finland (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -5.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 10%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Sweden, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+0.7% per year) and Germany (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Sweden, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.1% per year) and Germany (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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