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Globe artichokes market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for fresh globe artichokes expanded from 47.5 thous. kg in 2018 to 74.1 thous. kg in 2021. This growth was driven by increasing consumer health consciousness, which raised demand for artichokes valued for their beneficial properties. Simultaneously, improved cultivation techniques like vernalization and bud thinning spread among growers, enhancing yields and supporting domestic production. The market remained niche, with fresh artichokes mainly sold in gourmet shops and local markets, limiting broad retail access.

After reaching a peak in 2021, market volume fell sharply to 33 thous. kg in 2022 before recovering to 56.1 thous. kg in 2023. The artichoke's status as a seasonal and rare product in Hungary contributed to this volatility, while expert surveys highlighted that advanced growing methods could potentially boost yields by 40–50%, indicating ongoing technological progress in local cultivation.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production globe artichokes in Hungary

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary ranked 28th globally in globe artichoke production.

Top producers of globe artichokes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of globe artichokes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Hungary produced 70 000 kg of globe artichokes, showing only a slight fluctuation compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 133.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 32.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 70 000 kg, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 66.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.7%	40.0%	-	32.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports globe artichokes from Hungary

Exports in kind, kg

Hungary's globe artichoke exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, with volumes falling to 0.4 kg. This represented a sharp contraction of 92.8% compared to 2020. Between 2019 and 2021, exports dropped by 100%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 94.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(99.7%)	(92.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary's globe artichoke exports in volume terms were almost entirely concentrated in Romania, which accounted for 99.5% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Hungary's globe artichoke export revenues declined for the second year in a row in 2021, amounting to just 1 US dollar. This marked a significant reduction of 96.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2019-2021 period, export revenues fell by 100%, with a compound annual decline rate of 92.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021, $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(98.9%)	(96.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Romania effectively monopolized Hungary's globe artichoke exports in value terms, capturing 97.7% of the total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports globe artichokes to Hungary

Imports in kind, kg

The Hungarian globe artichoke import market showed volatility during the observed period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 6.1-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2021, Hungary imported 4 058 kg of globe artichokes, a modest increase of 7.2% compared to 2020. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 870 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 83.6%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2020 at 31.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.6%)	31.9%	7.2%	(38.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy and Germany clearly dominated Hungary's globe artichoke import structure in volume terms, while other countries collectively accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The Hungarian globe artichoke import market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import values fluctuated widely, with a 9.8-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2021, Hungary's globe artichoke imports totaled 23 272 US dollars, up 16.4% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 677 US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 89.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020 at 647.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021, $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.8%)	647.0%	16.4%	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany remained the leading supplier of globe artichokes to Hungary in value terms, accounting for 78.7% of total imports, while the rest was distributed among many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io