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Cucumbers and gherkins market in South America

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South America" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Earlier Report Observations

The South American market for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins showed stable volume around 122 thousand tons between 2018 and 2020, while its value dipped to 138 million dollars in 2020, reflecting lower prices. A significant expansion occurred in 2021, with market volume jumping to 134.5 thousand tons and value recovering to 178 million dollars.

Market volume experienced a slight contraction to 132.6 thousand tons in 2022, yet the market's value continued its upward climb to 200 million dollars, indicating sustained higher price levels. During this period, global demand from the United States and Canada impacted the regional trade dynamics, supported by the role of major exporting regions like Mexico's Sinaloa and Sonora states. By 2023, volume rebounded to 135.9 thousand tons, and the market value rose sharply to 239 million dollars.

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 South America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South America 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. 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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 Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina 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 Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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 South America

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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 2019, South America produced 123.0 thousand tons of cucumbers and gherkins, marking the highest output during this period. Production then remained relatively stable in 2020 at 122.8 thousand tons. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 121.8 thousand tons. The most significant year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in South America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	1.0%	(0.2%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

South America's cucumber and gherkin production value has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 138.7 million US dollars, representing a 19.6% decrease from the previous year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 27.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in South America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	(0.1%)	(19.6%)	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from South America

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, South America's cucumber and gherkin exports declined in 2020. Shipments totaled 491.8 tons, showing a notable 12.5% drop compared to 2019. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 562.3 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	11.6%	(12.5%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (28.8% of export volume), Aruba (10.3%), and Barbados (8.7%) were among the largest buyers of South American cucumbers and gherkins. However, even combined, these three markets accounted for just 47.8% of total export volume, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, South America's cucumber and gherkin export value amounted to 555.7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 29.5% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 29.1%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 10.8%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 788.6 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.8%)	10.3%	(29.5%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States (47.2% of export value), the Netherlands (18.5%), and Aruba (8.1%) led as the top buyers of South American cucumbers and gherkins. Together, these three markets accounted for 73.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to South America

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2017, imports reached their lowest point at approximately 68.5 tons, then surged to a peak of 123.3 tons in 2018—a 78.8% increase. Imports then fell sharply in 2019 by 31.3%, before stabilizing at 82.5 tons in 2020, representing a modest 2.6% decline from the previous year. Overall, imports fluctuated by a factor of 1.8 between the 2017 low and 2018 high.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	78.8%	(31.3%)	(2.6%)	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, followed by a substantial 77.0% increase to 133.5 thousand US dollars in 2018. Values then dropped by 34.8% in 2019 before rising slightly to 89.2 thousand US dollars in 2020—a 2.6% increase from the previous year. Overall, import values fluctuated by a factor of 1.8 between the 2017 low and 2018 peak.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.0%	(34.8%)	2.6%	5.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States maintained the largest share of South America's cucumber and gherkin imports by value, accounting for 3.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io