Netherlands: Artichoke Market 2024

Artichoke Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch artichoke market, when its value decreased by -61.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Artichoke consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Artichoke Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, artichoke production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with a decrease of 99.9%. Artichoke production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of artichokes in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 the Netherlands; standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of artichokes increased by 354% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artichoke exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of artichoke exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 51% of total exports. Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Latvia, France, Austria, Italy, Estonia, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +134.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from the Netherlands, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+37.0% per year) and Denmark (+39.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Denmark (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of artichokes imported into the Netherlands soared to X tons, with an increase of 51% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a mild increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artichoke imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artichoke to the Netherlands, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, artichoke imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-7.3% per year) and Germany (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest artichoke suppliers to the Netherlands were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. Belgium, Denmark and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.8%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +89.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -28.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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