U.S.: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2023

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cucumber and gherkin market rose markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 9.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the United States amounted to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 3.4% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2021, 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.

In 2021, the cucumber and gherkin harvested area in the United States rose modestly to X ha, increasing by 4.5% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. 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 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Cucumber and gherkin exports from the United States rose markedly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 7.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 11%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +1.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 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 2021, 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 2021, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins imported into the United States totaled X tons, surging by 5.6% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +88.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to the United States, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+7.8% per year) and Honduras (-0.4% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Honduras ($X) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +11.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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