Africa: Artichoke Market 2024

Artichoke Market Size in Africa

The African artichoke market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Production in Africa

In value terms, artichoke production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Egypt (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of artichoke production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, artichoke production in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Morocco (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Egypt totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

The average artichoke yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

The artichoke harvested area amounted to X ha in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of artichokes were exported in Africa; rising by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. South Africa (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Tunisia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the artichokes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tunisia and Egypt increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest artichoke supplying countries in Africa were Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Artichoke Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of artichokes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, artichoke imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) was the largest importer of artichokes in Africa, constituting X% of total import.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the artichokes imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported artichokes in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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