Estonia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian cucumber and gherkin market soared to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Estonia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Estonia expanded notably to X tons per ha in 2023, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in Estonia rose rapidly to X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from Estonia dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Estonia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lithuania amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Estonia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Lithuania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2023, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into Estonia rose sharply to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Estonia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Ukraine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Poland ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Estonia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Spain and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. 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 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform