Dominican Republic: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the Dominican Republic

After two years of decline, the Dominican cucumber and gherkin market increased by 0.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed mild growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the Dominican Republic contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -4.8% on the year before. Overall, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin yield increased by +25.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cucumber and gherkin harvested area in the Dominican Republic stood at X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -5.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +10.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +14.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+3.1%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume increased by 296% to X kg. Overall, imports, however, faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 401%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to the Dominican Republic, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +15.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +32.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +14.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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