Portugal: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese cucumber and gherkin market rose significantly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Portugal

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Portugal rose slightly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Portugal stood at X ha, growing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Portugal

Cucumber and gherkin exports from Portugal soared to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2023, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform