EU: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in the EU

The EU artichoke market totaled $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Artichoke Production in the EU

In value terms, artichoke production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 25%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined 97% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average yield of artichokes in the European Union shrank modestly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of artichokes were harvested in the European Union; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to artichoke production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Artichoke Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of artichokes increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 16%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 55% of total exports. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 17% share, followed by Italy (15%) and the Netherlands (12%).

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +6.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (-3.0%) and Italy (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain and the Netherlands increased by +12 and +4.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest artichoke supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of artichokes increased by 21% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artichoke imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up 79% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.2% share, followed by Germany (6%) and the Netherlands (5.3%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +4.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 77% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +6.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -21.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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