“Cucumbers are the only vegetable we do very well in in terms of exports,” says Mihai Chesnoiu, founder of Sere Chesnoiu.

Poland and Germany are the main markets for Romania. Romania ranks sixth by cucumber export volume in the European Union.

Spain ranks first, with 750,000 tons in 2024, followed by The Netherlands with 460,000 tons, Greece, 65,000 tons, Belgium, 55,000 tons and Germany 45,000 tons. Romania exported 39,800 tons.

(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)