CIS: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in CIS

The CIS artichoke market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -8.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Production in CIS

In value terms, artichoke production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +20.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 119%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of artichoke production, accounting for 85% of total volume. Moreover, artichoke production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan stood at +2.5%.

In 2022, the average artichoke yield in the CIS stood at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the artichoke yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the artichoke harvested area in the CIS dropped slightly to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 62%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Artichoke Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, overseas shipments of artichokes decreased by -56.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 396%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artichoke exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 581%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of artichokes, namely Belarus, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the artichokes exports, with a CAGR of +21.0% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Belarus (+97 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) also remains the largest artichoke supplier in the CIS.

In Belarus, artichoke exports expanded at an average annual rate of +22.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -21.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 42%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to +0.9% per year.

Artichoke Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, imports of artichokes in the CIS fell remarkably to X tons, declining by -55.4% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belarus represented the largest importer of artichokes in the CIS, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 70% of total imports in 2022. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together took near 29% share of total imports.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the artichokes imports, with a CAGR of +53.3% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (-3.9%) and Russia (-25.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus and Kazakhstan increased by +69 and +3.4 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported artichokes in the CIS, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -11.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+42.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 35% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 130%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+19.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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