HS Code:
Cucumbers, classified under HS Code 0707.00, include fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins. They are a widely cultivated vegetable, consumed globally in fresh, pickled, or processed forms. The global trade of cucumbers is driven by demand for fresh produce, seasonal availability, and regional agricultural strengths. Major production and trade hubs are often located in temperate and subtropical climates, with significant contributions from both developed and developing countries. Trade patterns are influenced by proximity to markets, production costs, and trade agreements.
Total Trade Volume
3.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & FAO Statistics
750,000 metric tons
23.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
680,000 metric tons
21.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
400,000 metric tons
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
300,000 metric tons
9.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
200,000 metric tons
6.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
20% (applied by certain South Asian countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic cucumbers
Increased exports from countries with certified organic farming practices, such as the Netherlands and Spain, with a price premium of 20-30% over conventional cucumbers.
2021-2022
Growth in greenhouse cultivation
Countries like Canada and the Netherlands are expanding year-round production, reducing dependency on seasonal imports and stabilizing supply chains.
2020-2022
Shift towards processed cucumber products
Increased trade in pickled cucumbers and gherkins, especially from Eastern Europe and India, driven by demand in fast food and retail sectors.
2019-2022
The EU and Mexico finalized an updated trade agreement reducing tariffs on agricultural products, including cucumbers, to near zero, boosting Mexican exports to Europe.
April 2023
Expected to increase Mexican cucumber exports to the EU by 15% over the next 5 years.
The US lifted seasonal quotas on cucumber imports from Canada under USMCA provisions, citing stable domestic supply.
January 2023
Canadian exporters anticipate a 10% rise in trade volume to the US market.
Turkey signed new trade deals with Middle Eastern countries, focusing on fresh produce like cucumbers, supported by government subsidies for exporters.
September 2022
Likely to solidify Turkey's position as a key supplier in the region, with a projected 8% growth in export volume.