U.S.: Artichoke Market 2025

Artichoke Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. artichoke market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Production in the U.S.

In value terms, artichoke production contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average artichoke yield in the United States reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -6% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced in the following year. 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 the United States; picking up by 2.1% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to artichoke production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Artichoke exports from the United States declined to X tons in 2022, dropping by -9.9% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for artichoke exports from the United States, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, artichoke exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), sixfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-4.8% per year) and China (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for artichokes exports from the United States, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Jamaica, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-2.1% per year) and Jamaica (+40.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Mexico (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of artichokes into the United States rose modestly to X tons, with an increase of 4.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, imports attained 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 rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) was the main artichoke supplier to the United States, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at -3.0%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artichokes to the United States, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at -4.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average artichoke import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-1.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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