Cucumbers and gherkins market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Czechia fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023. After reaching over 81 000 t in 2019, total consumption dipped slightly in 2020 and then fell sharply to around 62 600 t in 2022, before recovering to nearly 70 000 t in 2023. This volatility reflected changes in both domestic production, which more than doubled from 2020 to 2023, and import volumes, which declined after 2020.

The market contraction in 2022 coincided with high food inflation exceeding 25% and broader economic pressures from the war in Ukraine, which reduced purchasing power and likely dampened demand. While the market value remained stable at approximately USD 69.9 million in 2022, the physical volume fell, indicating higher unit prices. Consumer preferences increasingly prioritized price and quality over origin, reinforcing price sensitivity during the inflationary period.

By 2023, domestic production surged to 25 900 t, helping to drive the market rebound. Throughout the period, a stable segment of direct sales from South Moravia, emphasizing freshness and quality, persisted alongside the wider market movements.

Production cucumbers and gherkins in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

In 2020, Czechia produced 11 160 tons of cucumbers and gherkins, marking a significant 26.7% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 46.3%, with an average annual decrease of 18.7%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 30.8%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Czechia's cucumbers and gherkins production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 7 402 thousand US dollars, representing a 15.7% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 37.5%, with an average annual decline of 14.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Czechia's exports of cucumbers and gherkins reached 9 593 tons, an 11.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 32.3%, with an average annual drop of 12.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 27.4%, while 2019 saw a 5.9% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Slovakia were the primary destinations for Czechia's cucumbers and gherkins exports in volume terms, with other markets playing a less significant role individually.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Czechia's cucumbers and gherkins exports increased in 2020, totaling 6 363 thousand US dollars, a 1.4% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 21.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 273 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia and Germany were the dominant buyers of Czechia's cucumbers and gherkins in value terms, together accounting for 91.3% of total exports, with other partners contributing less significantly.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2017-2020

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of cucumbers and gherkins increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 78 582 tons, up 2.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 10.1%, with an average annual increase of 3.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 68 580 tons, which also saw a 3.9% decline, while 2019 experienced the largest increase of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands were the largest contributors to Czechia's cucumbers and gherkins imports in volume terms, accounting for 43.2%, 17.7%, and 12.1% respectively, with a combined share of 73.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Czechia's cucumbers and gherkins imports stood at 72 205 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 11.5% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 34.8%, with an average annual rise of 10.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.2%, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 24.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Czechia's cucumbers and gherkins imports in value terms, accounting for 42.8%, 19.0%, and 11.7% respectively, with a combined share of 73.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2017-2020