Cucumbers

The season for Moroccan cucumbers is progressing smoothly, following a period with stagnant demand towards the end of the previous season. Mohammed Ennaciri, CEO of Victory Fresh, has provided an update on the current situation. The exporter, who had previously noted a decrease in demand and prices last season, stated: "The new... read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's exports of onions and garlic have decreased by over five times, according to the National Statistics Committee. From January to August, the country exported 4,055 tonnes valued at $1.65 million, in comparison to 21,223 tonnes valued at $10.9 million during the same period last year. read more

The Central European cucumber season was coming to an end: deliveries from Germany were limited, and Belgian and Dutch shipments also lost momentum in some areas. Greek supplies arriving in Munich were quickly absorbed. Spanish supplies gained strength and were mostly able to fill the gaps. read more

Red Sun Farms showcased its fresh innovations in the tomato and cucumber categories to retail partners and new customers at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show this year. "IFPA was a tremendous success for our team," said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market in Ukraine is expected to face another challenging winter due to unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. According to Oleksandr Khorev, an agricultural market analyst, domestic production of tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, and cabbage could drop significantly. read more

AGF Monitor compares the weekly price trends of different fruits and vegetables available online. The prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. For example, there was a 10-cent price increase for cucumbers at Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and DekaMarkt. read more

Mimo pewnych trudności pogodowych wiosną, produkcja tureckich ogórków Kirby pozostała zrównoważona w tym sezonie, zarówno pod względem ilości, jak i jakości - powiedział Yaren Karaduman, inżynier rolnictwa w tureckiej firmie eksportującej świeże produkty rolnicze Biberciler İç Dış Gıda San. ve Tic. read more

"We are approaching the conclusion of our campaign for eggplants, peppers, and cucumbers. Simultaneously, we are harvesting and promoting zucchinis in various colors and types, such as light green, dark green, and both flowered and non-flowered varieties. These zucchinis will be the main highlight of our autumn season..." read more

This week, Ukrainian greenhouse producers have once again raised their wholesale prices for cucumbers, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. The main factor behind this significant increase is the seasonal decrease in local supply. Additionally, prices are being upheld by the lack of import competition. read more

As Greece's southernmost island prepares for the winter cucumber season, the propagation lines at AGRIS Horticulture are in full swing. From its Crete facility in Ierapetra, the company is producing hundreds of thousands of young plants that will soon fill greenhouses across the region. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors prices through surveys conducted at the end of each week. The price of cucumbers has remained stable, with no significant differences in prices between supermarkets. read more

French type cucumbers are sold for 0.60 to 0.50 Euro per kilogram, short black cucumbers for 0.90 to 0.70 Euro per kilogram, and snake cucumbers on average for 1 Euro per kilogram. The plants in the greenhouses are in full development and quickly entering production. read more

Harvest Moon participated in this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, showcasing their Snackables: convenient snack packs containing carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes. Apart from promoting the product, the event served as a research opportunity to directly observe Asian consumer preferences. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. Regarding cucumbers, the price at Albert Heijn has reverted back to €0.85 each. read more

A new project focusing on enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the Kurdish vegetable sector has been initiated in Sulaymaniyah. This initiative is based on a comprehensive market analysis carried out last year and involves collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the value chain, including farmers. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that the recent cool weather in most regions of Ukraine has caused a substantial decrease in the supply of cucumbers. This has consequently resulted in a significant rise in prices. The situation is further exacerbated by the lack of import competition and high demand for cucumbers. read more

Enza Zaden presented two of its most innovative brands at last week's Fruit Attraction: Tribelli Seedless, the seedless mini sweet cone peppers; and easyQs, the super crunchy mini cucumber. read more

During the 2024/2025 season, Spain imported a record 24.57 million kilograms of cucumbers, according to data from Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) analyzed by Hortoinfo. The imports cost €27.68 million, with an average price of €1.13 per kilogram, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The area planted with cucumbers is estimated at 1,091 hectares, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Agreste attributes the higher yields to good sun exposure and overall well-controlled health management of the crops in greenhouse cultivation, although the situation in read more

W ciągu sezonu 2024/2025 Hiszpania zaimportowała rekordową ilość 24,57 miliona kilogramów ogórków, zgodnie z danymi z Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) przeanalizowanymi przez Hortoinfo. Import kosztował 27,68 miliona euro, a średnia cena wynosiła 1,13 euro za kilogram. Maroko odpowiadało za 75,5% całkowitej ilości, wysyłając 18,55 miliona kilogramów. read more