Cucumber And Gherkin Market in Sweden
Market Overview
After two years of growth, the Swedish cucumber and gherkin market decreased by -
% to $ in . Overall, consumption, however, posted a tangible increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted modestly to $ in estimated in export price. In general, production saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by %. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to , production remained at a lower figure.
In, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Sweden reached tonnes per ha, picking up by % compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to : its figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, cucumber and gherkin yield decreased by -% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the yield increased by % against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at tonnes per ha in 2019; however, from to , 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.
The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Sweden dropped to ha in , waning by -% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of % against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the harvested area remained at a lower figure.
% to $ in . Overall, consumption, however, posted a tangible increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted modestly to $
in estimated in export price. In general, production saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by %. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to , production remained at a lower figure.In
, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Sweden reached tonnes per ha, picking up by % compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to : its figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, cucumber and gherkin yield decreased by -% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the yield increased by % against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at tonnes per ha in 2019; however, from to , 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.The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in Sweden dropped to
ha in , waning by -% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of % against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the harvested area remained at a lower figure.Consumption
In , after two years of growth, there was decline in consumption of cucumbers and gherkins, when its volume decreased by -% to tonnes. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of tonnes. From 2017 to , the growth of the consumption remained at a lower figure.
The size of the cucumber and gherkin market in Sweden reduced modestly to $ in , with a decrease of -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a tangible increase. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
, after two years of growth, there was decline in consumption of cucumbers and gherkins, when its volume decreased by -% to tonnes. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of tonnes. From 2017 to , the growth of the consumption remained at a lower figure.The size of the cucumber and gherkin market in Sweden reduced modestly to $
in , with a decrease of -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a tangible increase. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for cucumber and gherkin in Sweden, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports increased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.
, the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports increased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.Trade Balance
Sweden remains a net importer of cucumber and gherkin; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of tonnes, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade deficit of tonnes, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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