Austria: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian artichoke market increased by 37% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of artichokes were exported from Austria; declining by -75.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 137%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Austria, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, artichoke exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X kg), more than tenfold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+7.3% per year) and Italy (-20.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for artichokes exports from Austria, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+11.3% per year) and Italy (-20.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Austria

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of artichokes increased by 35% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artichoke imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artichoke to Austria, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, artichoke imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+45.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to Austria, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+44.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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