Zimbabwe: Artichoke Market 2020

Artichoke Market Size in Zimbabwe

The revenue of the artichoke market in Zimbabwe amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, artichoke consumption decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the artichoke market attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the artichoke market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Zimbabwe

In value terms, artichoke production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, artichoke production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, artichoke production attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, artichoke production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of artichokes in Zimbabwe totaled X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the artichoke yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the artichoke yield attained its peak level of X kg per ha. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the artichoke yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of artichokes production in Zimbabwe totaled X ha, rising by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global artichoke harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Artichoke Exports

Exports by Country

The exports of the three major exporters of artichokes, namely Spain, France and Italy, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Egypt (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (X%) and the U.S. (X%). Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. Egypt, Belgium, the U.S. and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the artichoke export price in Zimbabwe amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the artichoke export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Zimbabwe export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artichoke Imports

Imports into Zimbabwe

In 2018, approx. X kg of artichokes were imported into Zimbabwe; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, artichoke imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, artichoke imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, artichoke imports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, artichoke imports reached their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of artichoke imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of artichokes in 2018. Turkey (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%) and Germany (X%). The U.S. (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Belgium recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The artichoke import price in Zimbabwe stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the artichoke import price continues to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for artichokes attained their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform