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Cucumbers and gherkins market in ECOWAS

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"ECOWAS" region includes following countries:

Benin

Burkina Faso

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Côte d'Ivoire

Cabo Verde

Liberia

Mali

Niger

Nigeria

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins in the ECOWAS region demonstrated substantial growth from 2018 to 2023, increasing from 100.4 thousand tons to 175.5 thousand tons. This represented an overall expansion of approximately 75% across the six-year period, highlighting a strong upward trend in consumption.

This growth trajectory was not linear, featuring a notable contraction in 2019 to 95.4 thousand tons before a sharp recovery to 121.1 thousand tons in 2020. Following a modest correction in 2021, the market entered a phase of accelerated growth, rising to 132.7 thousand tons in 2022 and surging to 175.5 thousand tons in 2023.

Domestic production was the primary determinant of market size throughout this period, with import and export volumes remaining negligible. The production figures closely followed the market's fluctuations, confirming that local output was the main driver behind the observed volume changes.

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

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

In 2020, ECOWAS produced 121.0 K t of cucumbers and gherkins, representing a significant 27.1% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 32.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.9%	(5.3%)	27.1%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from ECOWAS

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated 474-fold between the low of 2017 and the high of 2018. In 2020, foreign cucumber and gherkin supplies from ECOWAS amounted to 1.0 t, marking a sudden uptick of 63.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 214.3 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 99.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 47 309.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ECOWAS in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47 309.7%	(99.7%)	63.2%	28.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain accounted for nearly all exports in kind of cucumbers and gherkins from ECOWAS, with a share of 98.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. A 139-fold variation was recorded between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2018. In 2020, the value of cucumbers and gherkins leaving ECOWAS stood at 2.9 K $ US, showing a decline of 28.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 149.4 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 97.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 13 762.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13 762.3%	(97.3%)	(28.3%)	39.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of exports in value terms was dominated by a single market: Spain, with a share of 91.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to ECOWAS

Imports in kind, t

ECOWAS's cucumber and gherkin import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, ECOWAS imported 83.9 t of cucumbers and gherkins, marking a decline of 13.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 106.7 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ECOWAS in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.7%	(9.5%)	(13.2%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (40.3% of imports in kind), India (17.6% of imports in kind), and Morocco (17.0% of imports in kind) were the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in kind, with a combined share of 74.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of cucumbers and gherkins to ECOWAS declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 76.6 K $ US, which is 28.1% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 136.7 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 58.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.1%	(22.0%)	(28.1%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (27.5% of imports in value terms), Lebanon (20.9% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (10.1% of imports in value terms) consistently remained the main destinations for imports in value terms, together accounting for 58.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io