U.S.: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cucumber and gherkin market fell remarkably to $X in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production totaled $X in 2023. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in the United States fell to X tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cucumber and gherkin yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield stood 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.

In 2023, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in the United States; increasing by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, 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 expanded remarkably to X tons in 2023, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to X%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for cucumbers and gherkins exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2023, supplies from abroad of cucumbers and gherkins decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. Overall, imports faced a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest cucumber and gherkin supplier to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform