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Cucumbers and gherkins market in the Philippines

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins in the Philippines demonstrated a general upward trend from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 13 444 tons in 2018, market volume grew to 14 742 tons by 2023, despite a slight stabilization in 2020 when it dipped to 13 538 tons.

A significant regulatory development took place in 2022 with the enactment of Republic Act No. 10611. This law strengthened the national food safety system, aiming to protect consumer health and facilitate market access for local food products, including cucumbers and gherkins, by implementing enhanced safety standards.

Following this regulatory change, the market volume reached 14 742 tons in 2023, marking a 4.8% increase from the previous year. The period concluded with the market showing consistent growth, having added over 1 200 tons to its volume since 2018.

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 the Philippines
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines 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 the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines 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 the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines 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 the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines 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 the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines 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 the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines 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 the Philippines

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

Following two consecutive years of growth, the Philippines' production volume of cucumbers and gherkins experienced a decline. In 2019, production reached its peak at 13 628 tonnes, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, output fell to 13 538 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	1.4%	(0.7%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from the Philippines

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited significant volatility throughout the observed period. In 2019, exports of cucumbers and gherkins from the Philippines dropped sharply to just 34 kilograms, an 82.2% decrease from the previous year. This contrasted with the peak in 2018, when exports reached 192 kilograms, reflecting a substantial 326.7% increase. Overall, export levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 5.6-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	326.7%	(82.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines' exports of cucumbers and gherkins in volume terms were heavily concentrated on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 70.8% of total flows. The remaining 29.2% was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. In 2019, cross-border shipments of cucumbers and gherkins from the Philippines amounted to 35 US dollars, an 85.0% decline compared to the previous year. This contrasted with the peak in 2018, when exports reached 234 US dollars, representing a 77.3% increase. The value of exports varied significantly, with a 6.7-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.3%	(85.0%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom and Bahrain dominated the Philippines' exports of cucumbers and gherkins in value terms, together accounting for 91.3% of total flows. The remaining 8.7% was spread across other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to the Philippines

Imports in kind, kg

In 2019, the Philippines imported 510 kilograms of cucumbers and gherkins, a sharp decrease of 79.9% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(79.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of cucumbers and gherkins to the Philippines in volume terms were entirely concentrated on two markets: Asia, not elsewhere specified, and Japan, which together accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2019, the Philippines imported a total of 1 000 US dollars worth of cucumbers and gherkins, equivalent to a 59.7% drop compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(59.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports of cucumbers and gherkins to the Philippines in value terms were highly concentrated, with Asia, not elsewhere specified, and Japan together absorbing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io