Northern America: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Northern America

The North American cucumber and gherkin market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -26% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Northern America

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production, comprising approx. 71% of total volume. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), twofold.

In the United States, cucumber and gherkin production decreased by an average annual rate of -2.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Northern America stood at X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 13%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. 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 was estimated at X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 1.3%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports in Northern America

For the seventh consecutive year, Northern America recorded growth in shipments abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +86.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 15%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), constituting a 14% share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cucumbers and gherkins exports, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012 to 2022. The United States (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada increased by +20 percentage points.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier in Northern America, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Canada, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.9%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, when their volume decreased by -38.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 8.8%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 94% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 5.4% share of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of cucumbers and gherkins. Canada (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cucumbers and gherkins in Northern America, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +1.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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