Cuba: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Cuba

In 2021, the Cuban cucumber and gherkin market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Cuba

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Cuba contracted modestly to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Cuba; with an increase of 6.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the cucumber and gherkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by 0.6% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,011%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,498% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Cuba, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at +4.1%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cucumber and gherkin exports from Cuba.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +21.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +16.8% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2020, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, France (X kg) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France was relatively modest.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Cuba.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from France was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Panama amounted to -13.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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