In 2023, Spain led the European under glass cucumber production with 31.98 thousand metric tons, showing a steady growth of 1.31%. Notably, Belgium and the United Kingdom experienced significant increases at 7.65% and 6.05%, respectively, reflecting rising local demand or improved production technologies. Conversely, Romania and Bulgaria saw declines of -7.38% and -4.68%, impacted perhaps by unfavorable climatic or economic factors. Smaller producers like Lithuania, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed remarkable growth, emphasizing a dynamic shift among lesser players.
Future trends to watch include:
- The continued technological advancements in greenhouse farming methods and their adoption rates across nations.
- Potential shifts in production shares influenced by EU agricultural policies or trade agreements post-Brexit.
- Impact of climate change, which could alter optimal growing conditions favoring northern countries.
Top countries in Under Glass Cucumber Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 31.98 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 17.54 | 2023 | +4.5% | +0.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 13.22 | 2023 | -3.82% | +1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.42 | 2023 | +5.14% | +5.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 4.92 | 2023 | +5.95% | -0.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Albania | 3.4 | 2023 | +5.1% | +2.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3.1 | 2023 | +5.42% | +6.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 2.7 | 2023 | +8.84% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 2.29 | 2023 | +9.31% | +3.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1.97 | 2023 | +0.58% | -4.68% | View data |
