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Globe artichokes market in Malta

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh globe artichokes in Malta contracted sharply from 1 633 t in 2018 to 1 187 t in 2021, with the most significant drop occurring between 2018 and 2019.

Following stabilization in 2021, the market volume rebounded over the next two years, reaching 1 232 t in 2022 and 1 341 t in 2023, close to the level seen at the start of the period.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malta
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malta 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, t
  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, t
  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 Malta in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Malta in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production globe artichokes in Malta

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Malta ranked as the 21st largest producer of globe artichokes globally.

Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Malta's globe artichoke production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 200 tonnes, marking a gradual year-on-year decrease of 7.7%. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 20.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.4%. The highest production level was in 2018, reaching 1 620 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 19.8% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(19.8%)	(7.7%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports globe artichokes from Malta

According to desk-based market research, Malta did not export any globe artichokes from 2017 to 2020.

Imports globe artichokes to Malta

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 6.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Malta imported approximately 2 452 kg of globe artichokes, a sharp decline of 70.9% compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 12 579 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 560.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	560.7%	(32.9%)	(70.9%)	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the primary source for Malta's globe artichoke imports, accounting for 88.5% of the total volume. The remaining imports were spread across various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values fluctuated significantly, with a 4.3-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Malta's imports of globe artichokes amounted to 6 839 US dollars, representing a sharp 74.8% drop from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 28 861 US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 331.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2017-2020, $ US