Uruguay: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Uruguay

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Uruguay totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Uruguay was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -41.5% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 706%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 611%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +28.5%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +27.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -0.7% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a precipitous decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled -24.0%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at -22.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price decreased by -29.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +1.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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