Italy: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Italy

The Italian artichoke market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Italy

In value terms, artichoke production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Artichoke production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average artichoke yield in Italy contracted to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The artichoke yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, approx. X ha of artichokes were harvested in Italy; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 32%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, artichoke exports from Italy reduced notably to X tons, falling by -29% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +5.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of artichoke exports from Italy, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Greece, Belgium, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +32.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for artichoke exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 82% of total exports. Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +42.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of artichokes, when their volume increased by 37% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artichoke imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of artichoke imports to Italy, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +38.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and France ($X) were the largest artichoke suppliers to Italy, together comprising 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +32.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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