Cucumbers

November is a crucial month for the cultivation of the long Cretan cucumber. "Cucumbers are the only crop our company is currently trading. They are currently the only greenhouse product in Crete that can be effectively exported. The harvest for the current crop started around October 15th, and will continue until... read more

The cucumber market in major producing regions is characterized by stable production, changing acreage, weather-related fluctuations, and ongoing price pressure. Each country faces its unique combination of supply, demand, and seasonal challenges. Italy, for example, reports stable cucumber production, but... read more

The cucumber campaign in Sicily is currently underway, with production expected to continue until June. The seasonal trend seems to be normal, and no specific issues have been encountered. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to previous years. read more

The province of Ontario has the largest concentration of greenhouse-grown cucumbers in all of North America. According to Richard Lee from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Ontario grows 1,177 acres of greenhouse cucumbers, which is equal to 71 percent of Canada's total greenhouse cucumber production of 1,700 acres. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors the prices, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. In the case of cucumbers, none of the surveyed supermarkets followed the price increase set by Albert Heijn and Jumbo. In fact, PLUS even lowered their prices. read more

The sezon 2024/2025 jest rekordowym okresem dla hiszpańskiego eksportu ogórków pod względem obrotu oraz wartości, według danych zebranych przez Hortoinfo od Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) dla kodu TARIC 0707. Między 1 września 2024 r. a 31 sierpnia 2025 r. Hiszpania wyeksportowała 785,65 miliona kilogramów ogórków. Średnia read more

Jako że zbliża się termin 2030 r. UE na wycofanie jednorazowej plastikowej opakowalni, szwedzka firma technologiczna zajmująca się żywnością, Saveggy, testuje jadalną, roślinną alternatywę dla konwencjonalnej folii plastikowej do świeżych produktów spożywczych. Innowacja, wykonana z oleju rzepakowego i bezglutenowego oleju owsianego, ma na celu przedłużenie świeżości ogórka. read more

Dutch exports of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines have seen an increase in sales in Germany and the UK this year. This information is based on export figures (volume) from January to September 2025, as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. Two-thirds of the total Dutch exports have contributed to this growth. read more

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