Cucumbers and gherkins market in Dominica

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Dominica fluctuated moderately between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 185 т in 2018, it increased slightly to 2 201 т in 2019, then declined to 2 150 т in 2020 and 2 081 т in 2021. A recovery followed, reaching 2 131 т by 2023. Domestic production remained stable throughout, hovering around 2 200 т annually, indicating resilient output despite market shifts.

In value terms, the market mirrored volume trends but with a sharper contraction in 2020, dropping to 5 828 тыс. $ from 6 508 тыс. $ the previous year. This suggests adjustments in pricing or product composition. Two key developments in 2020 included the launch of Fresh Market Dominica's online store in May, which enhanced digital access to fresh produce, and government support for agricultural recovery projects aimed at boosting the value of Caribbean fresh produce. These initiatives likely influenced distribution channels and strengthened long-term production capacity, even as market volume dipped temporarily.

By 2023, both market volume and value had partially recovered, reaching 2 131 т and 6 046 тыс. $ respectively. The period ended with market size close to 2018 levels, reflecting a stable production base and adaptive market dynamics.

Production cucumbers and gherkins in Dominica

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

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

Dominica's production of cucumbers and gherkins declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 2 246 tonnes, but then fell to 2 226 tonnes in 2020, representing a slight decrease of 0.9% from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 3.6% overall, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of Dominica's cucumber and gherkin production experienced a decline. In 2019, production value peaked at 6 641 thousand US dollars, but dropped to 6 033 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a contraction of 9.2% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, however, the overall value increased by 7.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.3%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, with a substantial rise of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Dominica in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Dominica

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes of cucumbers and gherkins from Dominica showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point was in 2018, with exports totaling 25 166 kilograms, while the highest was in 2020 at 75 488 kilograms—a threefold difference between these two years. In 2019, exports surged by 79.1%, but then fell by 29.4% in 2018. By 2020, exports had rebounded, increasing by 67.5% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Dominica's exports of cucumbers and gherkins in volume terms were distributed across a diverse range of markets. The top three destinations—British Virgin Islands (16.6% of total exports), Montserrat (14.0%), and France (7.3%)—collectively accounted for 37.9% of the total export flows, indicating a relatively broad partner portfolio.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Dominica's cucumber and gherkin exports displayed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 74.1 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 204.6 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.8-fold increase between these years. In 2019, export value jumped by 79.8%, but then decreased by 20.6% in 2018. By 2020, exports had recovered, showing a strong increase of 53.6% compared to 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Dominica's exports of cucumbers and gherkins in value terms were spread across numerous markets. The leading destinations—British Virgin Islands (16.5% of total export value), Montserrat (14.2%), and France (7.5%)—together made up 38.2% of the total flows, reflecting a wide distribution among trading partners.

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

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

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Dominica

Imports in kind, kg

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the sole source for Dominica's imports of cucumbers and gherkins in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, virtually all of Dominica's imports of cucumbers and gherkins in value terms came from the United States, which held a 100.0% share of total import flows.

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

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