France: Artichoke Market 2024

Artichoke Market Size in France

In 2022, the French artichoke market increased by 5.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Artichoke Production in France

In value terms, artichoke production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average artichoke yield in France reached X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 46%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average artichoke yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of artichokes production in France contracted to X ha, waning by -1.9% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of artichokes were exported from France; shrinking by -10.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of artichoke exports from France, with a combined 51% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for artichoke exported from France were Italy ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports. Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +2.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average artichoke export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Italy (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of artichokes were imported into France; rising by 20% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest artichoke supplier to France, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, artichoke imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +4.9%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to France, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average artichoke import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -26.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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