What type of product is cucumber classified as?

Cucumber is a fresh or chilled vegetable, listed under vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins.

How should fresh cucumbers be stored to maintain quality?

Fresh cucumbers should be kept refrigerated at cool temperatures and protected from moisture loss to preserve crispness.

Yes, cucumbers are typically consumed fresh or chilled and are suitable for salads, sandwiches, and raw applications.

Cucumber is a fresh vegetable harvested for its crisp, watery fruit. It is commonly sold chilled to preserve its high perishability.

Prices, specifications and international trade for cucumber under HS 070700.

$1,478USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Cucumber Historical Unit Values

Cucumber is quoted in USD/t at ESP. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Spain led reported cucumber exports in 2025, at $1.3B.

Cucumber belongs to fresh vegetables within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 070700.

Also known as	gherkin
Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Fresh vegetables — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	070700
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ESP

Cucumber handling information covers its fresh form.

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Chilled

Cucumber uses, related products and documented risks.

Standards	codex CXS 115-1981 — Standard for Pickled Cucumbers (Cucumber Pickles)
Leading origins	China, India, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Temperature abuse LogisticsHigh Fresh or chilled cucumbers must be kept at low temperatures; breaks in the cold chain cause rapid quality loss and spoilage.	Logistics	High	Maintain continuous refrigerated transport and storage with temperature monitoring.
Insect infestation PestMedium Cucumbers imported fresh or chilled can harbor pests such as cucumber beetles, requiring strict phytosanitary measures.	Pest	Medium	Obtain USDA‑approved phytosanitary certificates and implement pre‑export pest treatments.
Regulatory non‑compliance PolicyMedium Importing cucumbers into the United States requires adherence to USDA and FDA pest‑control, phytosanitary, and food‑safety regulations.	Policy	Medium	Ensure all shipments include valid phytosanitary certificates and meet USDA/FDA inspection requirements.

What type of product is cucumber classified as?: Cucumber is a fresh or chilled vegetable, listed under vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins.
How should fresh cucumbers be stored to maintain quality?: Fresh cucumbers should be kept refrigerated at cool temperatures and protected from moisture loss to preserve crispness.
Can cucumbers be used directly in fresh preparations without further processing?: Yes, cucumbers are typically consumed fresh or chilled and are suitable for salads, sandwiches, and raw applications.