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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Sweden

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins expanded from 70 116 t in 2018 to 75 845 t in 2023, despite a mid-period contraction. The EU trade standards implemented in 2018, mandating origin labeling and quality class compliance, structured market access and informed consumer choice, providing a stable regulatory foundation.

After reaching a peak of 80 336 t in 2021, the total market volume adjusted downward to 72 104 t in 2022, reflecting a market correction following previous growth.

The market recovered to 75 845 t in 2023, a rise supported by the development of energy-smart greenhouses in Sweden, which improved the efficiency and output of domestic cucumber production.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cucumbers and gherkins in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Sweden's cucumber and gherkin production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 38 520 tonnes, marking a 1.6% rise from 2019. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 at 35 790 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.1%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.9% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	5.9%	1.6%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweden's cucumber and gherkin production value has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 151.3 million US dollars, a sharp 28.7% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 25.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 96.4 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.1%)	21.8%	28.7%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Sweden's cucumber and gherkin exports have increased. In 2020, exports reached 114 tonnes, showing a gradual 8.1% year-over-year rise. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 23.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 106 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 23.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(23.5%)	8.1%	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Bunkers, and Germany were the primary buyers of Swedish cucumbers and gherkins by volume. Denmark accounted for 35.7% of exports, Bunkers for 26.6%, and Germany for 15.2%, together making up 77.6% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Sweden's cucumber and gherkin export value has increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 448 thousand US dollars, a 36.9% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 5.1%, with an average annual decrease of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 327 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 21.3% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	(12.0%)	36.9%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Bunkers, and Germany were the main destinations for Swedish cucumber and gherkin exports by value. Denmark represented 58.6% of export value, Bunkers 15.5%, and Germany 11.8%, collectively accounting for 86.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's cucumber and gherkin import volume has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 38 140 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 34 464 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 10.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.0%)	10.1%	0.5%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and the Netherlands were the main sources of cucumber and gherkin imports to Sweden by volume, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Sweden's cucumber and gherkin import value has increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 49 839 thousand US dollars, a 12.8% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 3.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 44 197 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 11.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	(11.9%)	12.8%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and the Netherlands dominated Sweden's cucumber and gherkin imports by value, jointly accounting for 89.4% of total flows, with the remainder coming from other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io