Spain leads European cucumber production with 800.97 thousand metric tons, followed by Poland and the Netherlands. Notable production increases in 2023 include the UK (5.55%), Belgium (7.03%), Lithuania (8.15%), Portugal (7.38%), and Kosovo (9.53%). Conversely, Bulgaria and Hungary saw significant declines, and Malta faced a drastic drop. Over the past five years, the market showed moderate growth, with variations highlighting increased Polish and Spanish production compensating for others' fluctuations.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Potential growth in sustainable horticulture practices across Europe.
- Rising demand for organic cucumbers may spur increased production.
- Climate change impacts could disrupt traditional harvest patterns.
- Innovations in greenhouse technology might boost yields in Northern Europe.
Top countries in Cucumbers Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 800.97 | 2023 | +4.03% | +4.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 453.45 | 2023 | +0.055% | +0.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 409.58 | 2023 | +2.39% | -0.033% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 170.33 | 2023 | -2.81% | +4.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Albania | 135 | 2023 | +3.93% | +2.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 122.66 | 2023 | +2.22% | -1.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 106.49 | 2023 | +83.89% | +0.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 72.2 | 2023 | +4.79% | +5.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 67.09 | 2023 | +2.91% | -0.086% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 55.48 | 2023 | -7.26% | +1.69% | View data |
