In 2023, Spain emerged as the top exporter of cucumbers and gherkins with a value of 608.5 million USD, followed by Mexico and the Netherlands. Canada, Belgium, and the United States also featured prominently, with values standing at 196.79, 72.2, and 57.46 million USD, respectively. Jordan, China, Greece, and Turkey made up the rest of the top ten exports in declining order. Year-on-year analysis from 2022-2023 shows moderate export growth for Spain and Mexico, reflecting a 3-4% increase, while the Netherlands saw a smaller uptick of 2-3%. The United States saw a significant boost of 6%, whereas Turkey faced a marginal decline.
Regarding future trends, watch for:
- A shift towards sustainable production methods to meet growing environmental concerns.
- Potential market disruptions from climate change impacting harvest yield.
- Increased competition from emerging markets adopting advanced agricultural technologies.
- Impact of changing trade policies on global cucumber and gherkin trade patterns.
- The growing demand for organic produce could reshape export rankings.
Top countries in Top Exporters of Cucumbers and Gherkins
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 608.5 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Mexico | 496.9 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 486.65 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 196.79 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 72.2 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 United States | 57.46 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Jordan | 38.88 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 China | 35.27 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 32.38 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Turkey | 28.17 | 2016 |
