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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Iceland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Iceland fluctuated between 1 821 t and 1 969 t from 2018 to 2023. After a slight rise to 1 949 t in 2019, consumption fell to 1 837 t in 2020 and edged down to 1 821 t in 2021. A strong recovery followed in 2022, lifting the market to 1 955 t, with a further modest increase to 1 969 t in 2023.

In 2025, new food information regulations came into force, requiring mandatory origin labeling on packaging for fresh produce such as cucumbers. Concurrently, a broader industry focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly production methods continued to shape Iceland's agricultural sector.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iceland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iceland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iceland 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. 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 Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 Iceland in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Iceland, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iceland by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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, 2018-2025
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 Iceland

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Iceland's production of cucumbers and gherkins rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. The country produced 2 067 tonnes, marking a 14.3% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 7.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 808 tonnes, when output fell by 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iceland in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(6.0%)	14.3%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Iceland

Exports in kind, t

Iceland's exports of cucumbers and gherkins have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, shipments abroad reached 368.7 tonnes, a substantial 277.3% jump from the year before. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports surged by an impressive 4 023%, with a compound annual growth rate of 245.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	242.2%	219.3%	277.3%	245.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Greenland and the Faroe Islands were the dominant markets for Iceland's cucumber and gherkin exports in volume terms, together accounting for 82.8% of total shipments. All other countries made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iceland in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Iceland's cucumber and gherkin exports has also risen for three consecutive years. In 2021, cross-border shipments were valued at 467.7 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 118.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, export values grew by 1 134.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 131.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	110.9%	167.4%	118.8%	131.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark—collectively represented 90.8% of the total value of Iceland's cucumber and gherkin exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iceland in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Iceland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of cucumbers and gherkins into Iceland showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2018, while imports peaked in 2020, representing a 5.9-fold difference between those years. In 2021, Iceland imported 122.3 tonnes, which was a 3.8% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 127.1 tonnes, following a substantial increase of 159.2% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	159.2%	127.5%	(3.8%)	78.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Spain and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Iceland's cucumber and gherkin imports in volume terms, together supplying 95.1% of total imports. Other markets accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iceland in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of Iceland's cucumber and gherkin imports experienced notable volatility from 2018 to 2021. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and reached a peak in 2020, with a 3.3-fold variation between these years. In 2021, import values totaled 144.4 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 63.4% from the prior year. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 394.5 thousand US dollars, when imports surged by 108.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.4%	108.7%	(63.4%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Spain and the Netherlands were the leading partners for Iceland's cucumber and gherkin imports in value terms, together making up 95.6% of total import flows. Other countries accounted for the rest.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Iceland in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io