Ecuador: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian cucumber and gherkin market was estimated at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Ecuador

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 62%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Ecuador was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cucumber and gherkin yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Ecuador totaled X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 4.9% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported from Ecuador; dropping by -8.8% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,387%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,311% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Ecuador, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+51.7% per year) and the UK (+70.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Ecuador, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +22.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+42.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-15.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -8.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 178%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 154%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -1.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -7.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 -6.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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