Middle East: Artichoke Market 2024

Artichoke Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern artichoke market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Artichoke Production in the Middle East

In value terms, artichoke production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of artichoke production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, artichoke production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with an X% share.

In Turkey, artichoke production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of artichokes in the Middle East contracted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the artichoke yield remained 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of artichokes were harvested in the Middle East; approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to artichoke production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Artichoke Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of artichokes, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to artichoke exports from Iran stood at X%. At the same time, Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Lebanon increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the largest artichoke supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Iran, artichoke exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Lebanon ($X per ton), while Iran stood at $X per ton.

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

Artichoke Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of artichokes imported in the Middle East reduced remarkably to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artichoke imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to artichoke imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iraq (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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