Lithuania: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian artichoke market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Lithuania

In value terms, artichoke production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt setback. Artichoke production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average artichoke yield in Lithuania was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average artichoke yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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, approx. less than X ha of artichokes were harvested in Lithuania; remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2021, overseas shipments of artichokes decreased by -57.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 94%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, artichoke exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 160% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for artichoke exports from Lithuania, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus totaled +136.9%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from Lithuania, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus amounted to +111.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average artichoke export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-7.7%).

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, purchases abroad of artichokes decreased by -85% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 234%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 559% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artichoke to Lithuania, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, artichoke imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -29.4%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to Lithuania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -31.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 351% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform