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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Jamaica

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Jamaica experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a slight dip to 18 741 tons in 2019, volume recovered and entered a period of sustained growth, reaching a peak of 22 006 tons in 2022.

This expansion was driven entirely by domestic production, as imports and exports remained negligible throughout the period. The growth phase was reversed in 2023, when the market contracted sharply to 19 139 tons, bringing volume back near its 2018 starting level.

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 Jamaica
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Jamaica 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jamaica in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Jamaica by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Jamaica

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

In 2020, Jamaica produced 19,431 tons of cucumbers and gherkins, marking a moderate increase of 3.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(2.5%)	3.7%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Jamaica

Exports in kind, kg

Cucumber and gherkin shipments from Jamaica to international markets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 5,488 kg, showing a steep rise of 190.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1,472.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 150.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	134.9%	130.8%	190.1%	150.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom effectively monopolized Jamaica's cucumber and gherkin exports in kind, accounting for 98.3% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The value of cucumber and gherkin exports from Jamaica has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 7,143 US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 96.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 1,399.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 146.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	289.7%	96.1%	96.1%	146.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was by far the main destination for Jamaica's cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms, representing 98.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Jamaica

Imports in kind, kg

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, with a 78-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jamaica imported a total of 1 kg of cucumbers and gherkins, indicating a steep decline of 98.6% year-over-year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,059 kg, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 988.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	988.2%	615.1%	(98.6%)	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States played a dominant role in Jamaica's cucumber and gherkin imports in kind, consistently accounting for 97.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their highest value in 2019 and their lowest in 2020, reflecting a 77-fold gap. In 2020, Jamaica imported a total of 10 US dollars of cucumbers and gherkins, representing a steep fall of 98.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 763 US dollars, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 297.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	297.6%	267.3%	(98.7%)	(42.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, 94.4% of Jamaica's total cucumber and gherkin imports in value terms were directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io