United Kingdom: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the UK

The UK cucumber and gherkin market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 35% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the UK

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 73%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the UK totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 2.1%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in the UK amounted to X ha, growing by 2.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 207% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 164%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the UK, with a 15% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland stood at -12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+8.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from the UK, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at -7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-25.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -57% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Canada (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into the UK soared to X tons, picking up by 19% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to the UK, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +74.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to the UK were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +78.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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