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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Mauritius

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 Mauritius underwent significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Volume fell sharply from 7,840 tons in 2018 to a low of 3,717 tons in 2020, representing a contraction of more than 50%.

A strong recovery phase began in 2021, with market size growing by 51% that year to 5,615 tons. Expansion continued, reaching 7,423 tons in 2023—a 25% increase from 2022—bringing the market nearly back to its pre-decline 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 Mauritius
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mauritius 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 Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mauritius 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 Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mauritius 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mauritius 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 Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mauritius 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mauritius 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 Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mauritius 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Mauritius in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mauritius 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 Mauritius in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mauritius 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritius by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Mauritius

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

Cucumber and gherkin production in Mauritius has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3,716 tonnes, marking a sharp 39.4% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 55.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	(21.8%)	(39.4%)	(23.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Mauritius

Exports in kind, kg

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Mauritius exported 180 kg of cucumbers and gherkins, representing a 56.8% drop from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 417 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 253.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	253.4%	(56.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritius's cucumber and gherkin exports were heavily dependent on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market displayed significant volatility over these years. Export values hit their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a threefold difference. In 2019, exports amounted to 225 US dollars, a 60.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 565 US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 199.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	199.3%	(60.1%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Kingdom remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Mauritius's cucumber and gherkin exports in value terms, holding a 100.0% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Mauritius

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 3.6-fold difference. In 2020, Mauritius imported 744 kg of cucumbers and gherkins, down 50.6% year-on-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 68.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 75.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.2%)	75.6%	(50.6%)	(34.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt and France were the primary sources for cucumber and gherkin imports to Mauritius, with other markets playing a less significant role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import values were at their lowest in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 4.7-fold gap. In 2020, imports totaled 1,396 US dollars, reflecting an abrupt 57.6% fall from the prior year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 60.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 27.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.2%)	27.1%	(57.6%)	(40.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (38.2% of import value), Egypt (35.9%), and Italy (18.6%) were the main sources for Mauritius's cucumber and gherkin imports in value terms, together accounting for 92.8% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io