Israel: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Israel

The Israeli artichoke market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, which is down by -18.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Israel

In value terms, artichoke production shrank remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 119%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of artichokes in Israel fell to X tons per ha, which is down by -14.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average artichoke yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Israel totaled X ha, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, artichoke harvested area decreased by -2.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, exports of artichokes from Israel soared to X tons, with an increase of 46% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 353% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 428% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Israel, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, artichoke exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Palestine (X kg), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +15.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-14.7% per year) and Palestine (-14.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from Israel, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Palestine, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +20.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-16.8% per year) and Palestine (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average artichoke export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 38%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Belgium (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, purchases abroad of artichokes decreased by -22.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artichoke to Israel, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, artichoke imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Palestine (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at -9.6%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to Israel, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Palestine ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at -10.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average artichoke import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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