U.S.: Cucumber And Gherkin Market Overview 2021

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cucumber and gherkin market rose remarkably to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production contracted to $X in 2020. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2018 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the U.S. reached X tonnes per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. from 2018 to 2020, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield remained at a somewhat 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 the U.S. reduced slightly to X ha in 2020, dropping by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2020, the amount of cucumbers and gherkins exported from the U.S. reduced slightly to X tonnes, almost unchanged from 2019. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports shrank to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the U.S., accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +X% per year.

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the twelfth consecutive year, the U.S. recorded growth in purchases abroad of cucumbers and gherkins, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Mexico (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to the U.S., accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tonnes), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Honduras (+X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to the U.S., comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Honduras (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the price for Honduras ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cucumbers and gherkins in the world?

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China (74M tonnes) remains the largest cucumber and gherkin consuming country worldwide, accounting for 80% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (1.9M tonnes), with a 2% share of total consumption. Russia (1.8M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 1.9% share.

What are the largest producers of cucumbers and gherkins in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of cucumber and gherkin production was China (74M tonnes), comprising approx. 81% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (1.9M tonnes), with a 2.1% share of total production.

What are the leading suppliers of cucumbers and gherkins to the U.S.?

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In value terms, Mexico ($628M) constituted the largest supplier of cucumber and gherkin to the U.S., comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($302M), with a 32% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cucumbers and gherkins from the U.S.?

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In value terms, Canada ($62M) remains the key foreign market for cucumber and gherkin exports from the U.S..

What is the average export price for cucumbers and gherkins in the U.S.?

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The average cucumber and gherkin export price stood at $1,293 per tonne in 2020, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cucumbers and gherkins in the U.S.?

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In 2020, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $963 per tonne, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year.