In 2023, Spain led European under-glass cucumber production with substantial 762.16 thousand metric tons, characterized by a stable growth of 1.31% year-on-year. The Netherlands and Poland followed, showing moderate increases of 0.39% and 1.45%, respectively. Belgium stood out with a 7.65% increase, while Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant growth rates of 16.35% and 16.01%. In contrast, Romania and Bulgaria saw declines of -7.38% and -4.68%. Over the last five years, Belgium, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina displayed the highest compound annual growth rates, underscoring their thriving cucumber sectors.
Future trends to watch in European under-glass cucumber production include:
- Sustainability practices and technological advancements in cultivation, especially in high-growth countries.
- Geopolitical and climate impacts affecting crop yield and distribution networks.
- Emerging markets and diversification in less dominant producer countries such as Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Top countries in Under Glass Cucumber Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 762.16 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 418 | 2023 | +4.5% | +0.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 315.18 | 2023 | -3.82% | +1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 152.9 | 2023 | +5.14% | +5.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 117.18 | 2023 | +5.95% | -0.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Albania | 81.14 | 2023 | +5.1% | +2.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 73.9 | 2023 | +5.42% | +6.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 64.24 | 2023 | +8.84% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 54.57 | 2023 | +9.31% | +3.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 47.06 | 2023 | +0.58% | -4.68% | View data |
