U.S.: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2025

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cucumber and gherkin market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -27.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin yield in the United States fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -7.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cucumbers and gherkins production in the United States reached X ha, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 2.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cucumber and gherkin production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from the United States reduced dramatically to X tons, waning by -30.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the United States, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -2.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +2.1% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by -38.8% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to the United States, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+2.7% per year) and Honduras (-4.3% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to the United States, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+4.3% per year) and Honduras (-8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.6% against 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 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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