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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Cabo Verde

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Cabo Verde is highly sensitive to climatic conditions, with production constrained by seasonal droughts and the prevalence of rain-fed agriculture. After reaching 1 411 t in 2019, output fell sharply to 884 t in 2020, consistent with persistent climatic challenges that limit year-round availability.

In the following years, production stabilized around 890 t but remained vulnerable to external economic shocks. Measures implemented in 2022 to mitigate the impact of the Ukraine war on electricity and food prices affected production costs, while a tightening of monetary policy in 2023 contributed to a further decline in output to 756 t.

By 2024, the Cabo Verdean economy showed signs of recovery from drought, supported by tourism and gradual agricultural revival. However, structural issues such as the need for improved irrigation and storage mechanisms continue to hinder a stable supply of fresh vegetables.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Cabo Verde
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cucumbers and gherkins in Cabo Verde

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Cabo Verde produced 884 tonnes of cucumbers and gherkins, marking a sharp 37.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 39.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.6%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.8%)	24.3%	(37.4%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Cabo Verde

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for cucumbers and gherkins from Cabo Verde was highly concentrated, with the Netherlands accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands was the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Cabo Verde's cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms, holding a 100.0% share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Cabo Verde

Imports in kind, kg

After two years of growth, imports of cucumbers and gherkins into Cabo Verde declined in 2020. Imports totaled 24 004 kg that year, down 60.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 45.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.4%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 60 558 kg, which also saw the largest annual increase of 24.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.9%	24.9%	(60.4%)	(18.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Portugal were the primary sources for Cabo Verde's cucumber and gherkin imports in volume terms, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of cucumber and gherkin imports into Cabo Verde was $20 571, representing a 49.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 49.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -20.5%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, when import value rose by 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	2.4%	(49.2%)	(20.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and Portugal collectively formed the main supplier group for cucumbers and gherkins to Cabo Verde, representing 99.9% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io