Archive · 2 Jan 2026
India's Gherkin Exports May Drop 10% Due to US Tariffs
India sends a lot of gherkins (pickled cucumbers) to the US, which is their biggest market.
The US has put new taxes on these gherkins, which might make India send about 10% fewer gherkins next year.
Even though the Indian rupee is weaker, which helps a bit, exporters are still worried.
They are trying to sell to other places like Europe and Russia, but it's hard because those places grow their own gherkins or have other suppliers.
Right now, they are making less and waiting for some help from the government with lower interest rates and faster tax refunds.
India's gherkin exports may decrease by 10% in FY26 due to US tariffs.
The US is the largest market for Indian gherkins, accounting for 25% of exports.
Exporters are struggling to diversify to Europe and Russia due to competition and pricing issues.
Gherkin exports reached a record $306.72 million in 2024-25, with over 2.89 lakh tonnes in volume.
Exporters have reduced production due to market uncertainty and are awaiting government support.
- Who
- Indian gherkin exporters and the US market
- What
- Potential 10% drop in gherkin exports due to US tariffs
- When
- Fiscal Year 2026
- Where
- India, primarily exported to the US, with attempts to diversify to Europe and Russia
- Why
- US tariffs have increased costs, making it difficult for exporters to maintain previous volumes
- Current Financial Year (April-October) Exports
- $169.71 million
- Previous Year (April-October) Exports
- $159.02 million
- 2024-25 Gherkin Exports
- $306.72 million
- US Market Share
- 25%
- GST Refund Delay
- 30-40 days
- Interest Subvention Rate
- 3%
- Main Gherkin Growing States
- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu