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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Ecuador

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018 and 2019, Ecuador's fresh cucumber and gherkin market faced phytosanitary requirements and Global GAP certification for exports to markets like the European Union. These factors limited export volumes, which fell from 296 t to 276 t, while production remained stable at around 4 800 t. As a result, the domestic market volume increased from 4 399 t in 2018 to 4 619 t in 2019.

From 2020 to 2023, export volumes continued to decline, reaching zero in 2023. With production fluctuating narrowly between 4 777 t and 4 821 t, the reduction in exports meant more produce stayed within the country. Consequently, the internal market volume grew steadily, reaching 4 796 t in 2023, up from 4 635 t in 2020.

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 Ecuador
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ecuador 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ecuador in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ecuador by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cucumbers and gherkins in Ecuador

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

Ecuador's production of cucumbers and gherkins reached 4 895 tonnes in 2019, marking the highest level in recent years with a 4.3% increase. However, output declined to 4 777 tonnes in 2020, representing a modest 2.4% drop from the previous year. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 695 tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	4.3%	(2.4%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of cucumber and gherkin production in Ecuador showed significant fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. In 2018, output value fell to 8 759 thousand US dollars, a substantial 14.6% decline. The following year saw a strong recovery with an 11.3% increase. By 2020, production value stood at 9 448 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.1% decrease from 2019. Overall, production value declined by 7.9% over the four-year period, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.6%)	11.3%	(3.1%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Ecuador

Exports in kind, t

Ecuador's exports of cucumbers and gherkins have been declining steadily since 2017. In 2020, the country exported 142.8 tonnes, representing a sharp 48.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volumes fell by 56.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 24.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.7%)	(6.9%)	(48.2%)	(24.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States dominated Ecuador's cucumber and gherkin exports, accounting for 73.7% of total volume. The remaining exports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Ecuador's cucumber and gherkin exports has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports totaled 282.3 thousand US dollars, showing a 48.6% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, export value dropped by 60.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 26.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.1%)	(0.7%)	(48.6%)	(26.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States and the Netherlands were the main destinations for Ecuador's cucumber and gherkin exports, together representing 88.9% of total export value. Other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io