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Cucumbers and gherkins market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins in Oceania expanded significantly from 2018 to 2023, with volume more than doubling from 45.5 thousand tons to 103.0 thousand tons. This growth was driven by particularly strong increases in 2020 and 2021, where volume jumped by 38.5% and 31.3% respectively. After these surges, growth moderated to around 5% annually in 2022 and 2023.

In value terms, the market experienced fluctuations, with a notable decline in 2019 to $232.4 million despite higher volume, suggesting a period of lower prices. The market value then recovered, reaching $445.7 million in 2023, reflecting both volume growth and price changes over the period.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Oceania

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 Oceania has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 71 286 tonnes, marking a significant 39.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 78.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 21.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.5%	13.0%	39.1%	21.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The export market for cucumbers and gherkins from Oceania showed considerable volatility during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 71.4 tonnes and peaked in 2017, representing a 4.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 97.6 tonnes, down 21.1% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 78.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 73.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.9%)	73.3%	(21.1%)	(33.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for cucumbers and gherkins from Oceania were quite diverse. Hong Kong accounted for 33.2% of exports by volume, Malaysia for 4.0%, and Singapore for 3.9%. Together, these three markets made up just 41.1% of total flows, with the remaining 58.9% spread across a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of cucumber and gherkin exports from Oceania was 449.2 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 20.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 447.2 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 562.2 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 25.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.9%)	25.7%	(20.1%)	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore were the leading markets for cucumber and gherkin exports from Oceania in value terms. Hong Kong accounted for 50.5% of export value, Malaysia for 4.5%, and Singapore for 3.5%. Combined, these three destinations represented 58.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for cucumbers and gherkins in Oceania displayed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 3.7 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 284.8 tonnes, a 78-fold difference. In 2020, imports fell by 98.6% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	(9.9%)	(98.6%)	(75.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of cucumber and gherkin imports into Oceania was heavily concentrated, with Asia, not elsewhere specified, accounting for 1.2% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values for cucumbers and gherkins in Oceania showed significant fluctuations, indicating a volatile market. The lowest value was in 2020 at 12.8 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 305.4 thousand US dollars, a 24-fold difference. In 2020, imports dropped by 95.2% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 24.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.0%	(13.2%)	(95.2%)	(62.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, was the primary source for cucumber and gherkin imports into Oceania, representing 0.8% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io