Slovakia: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Slovakia

For the third year in a row, the Slovak cucumber and gherkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Slovakia

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Slovakia dropped significantly to X tons per ha in 2023, falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year. 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 Slovakia skyrocketed to X ha in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2023, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of cucumber and gherkin exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for cucumber and gherkin exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2023, overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of cucumber and gherkin imports to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to Slovakia were Spain ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform