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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Cameroon's production of fresh cucumbers and gherkins showed moderate fluctuations, beginning at 263.4 thousand tons in 2018 and reaching a peak of 272.1 thousand tons in 2019. A dip to 261.4 thousand tons occurred in 2020, followed by a recovery to 265.6 thousand tons in 2021 and 266.3 thousand tons in 2022. By 2023, output stabilized at 264.4 thousand tons, marking a period of relative steadiness after the earlier volatility.

The market's stability in 2023 was underpinned by Cameroon's active role in regional and international vegetable trade, with cucumbers exported to Central Africa and Europe. Support for local producers through the provision of quality inputs, training in sustainable agricultural techniques, and improved marketing infrastructure helped maintain production levels. Additionally, consumer preference for domestic produce strengthened the local agricultural value chain, contributing to market resilience.

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 Cameroon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon 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, K 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, K 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 Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon 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 Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon 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 Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon 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 Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon 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 Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon ranked 18th globally in the production of cucumbers and gherkins.

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year increase, Cameroon's production volume of cucumbers and gherkins declined. In 2020, the country produced 261.4 K t, representing a 3.9% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 272.1 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	3.3%	(3.9%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Cameroon

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.8 times. In 2020, Cameroon's exports of cucumbers and gherkins amounted to 750.0 kg, marking an 11.2% decrease year-over-year. The maximum export volume was reached in 2019 at 845.0 kg, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 181.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	181.7%	(11.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Cameroon's exports of cucumbers and gherkins in kind were Congo (39.6% of exports), Equatorial Guinea (34.0%), and Gabon (26.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Cross-border shipments of cucumbers and gherkins from Cameroon increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 784.2 US dollars' worth of these products, representing a sharp gain of 92.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports surged by 1 424%, with a compound annual growth rate of 147.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	690.9%	92.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Congo and Equatorial Guinea together accounted for 95.9% of Cameroon's total exports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon 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 import market structure was highly concentrated, with France alone responsible for 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, France remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for imports of cucumbers and gherkins to Cameroon in value terms, holding a 100.0% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io