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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Central America

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Central America saw initial growth, reaching 668 thousand tons in 2019, but then contracted sharply over the following years. By 2023, the market volume had fallen to 194 thousand tons, a decline of more than two-thirds compared to the 2020 level. This reduction occurred alongside a steady increase in export volumes, which rose from 520 thousand tons in 2018 to 903 thousand tons in 2023, indicating a shift in production toward international markets.

Recent developments highlight the region's integration into broader trade networks. By 2024, key export destinations included the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica, with significant shipments originating from Mexican states like Sinaloa and Sonora. Additionally, updates to the harmonized system classification and explanatory notes for cucumbers and gherkins in 2024 introduced new import and labeling requirements for Central American countries trading with Mexico, potentially affecting market access and regulations.

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 Central America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

After rising for two years, cucumber and gherkin production in Central America declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 1,245 thousand tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 1,224 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.6% decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 22.2%, which translates to an average annual increase of 6.9%. The most significant year-on-year growth occurred in 2018, with an 11.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	11.4%	(1.6%)	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Central America's cucumber and gherkin production value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1,248 million US dollars, up 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 17.4%, averaging a 5.5% annual growth rate.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.0%	7.5%	3.0%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Central America

Exports in kind, K t

Central America's cucumber and gherkin export volumes increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 605.3 thousand tonnes, showing a gradual gain of 4.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 28.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	10.9%	4.9%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Central America's cucumber and gherkin exports were almost exclusively directed to the United States, which accounted for 96.6% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cucumber and gherkin export values from Central America rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 617.2 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate increase of 9.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values increased by 23.1%, with a CAGR of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	7.0%	9.8%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States dominated the geographical structure of Central America's cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms, holding a 98.8% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Central America

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.0 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2017, with a 12.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Central America imported 0.5 thousand tonnes of cucumbers and gherkins, representing an abrupt advance of 910.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 91.2% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	(91.2%)	910.0%	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cucumber and gherkin imports into Central America amounted to 0.6 million US dollars, corresponding to a strong decrease of 22.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 39.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 15.2%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 30.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 12.7% rise.

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