Mexico: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Mexico

After two years of decline, the Mexican cucumber and gherkin market increased by 21% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption posted resilient growth. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Mexico

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 55%. Cucumber and gherkin production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Mexico rose sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 decreased by -12.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin 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 Mexico contracted to X ha in 2022, which is down by -6.5% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, overseas shipments of cucumbers and gherkins increased by 1.2% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +90.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by +93.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +4.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +6.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 export price decreased by -23.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 +2.1% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2013, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were imported into Mexico; dropping by -16.2% on 2012. Overall, imports faced a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports fell rapidly to $X in 2013. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2013, the United States (X tons) was the main cucumber and gherkin supplier to Mexico, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -16.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -16.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2013, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2013, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +0.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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