Globe artichokes market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The North American fresh globe artichoke market reached a high of 46 432 t in 2018. It then contracted by 4.2% to 44 466 t in 2019, a period which saw reported compression in overall market demand. A sharp decline followed in 2020, with market volume falling a further 19.6% to 35 742 t.

Market volume recovered by 3.9% to 37 145 t in 2021, a rise that coincided with an increase in artichoke prices, indicating supply constraints or stronger demand. After a dip to 35 398 t in 2022, the market stabilized in 2023, reaching 35 964 t, supported by active marketing efforts from major producers such as Ocean Mist Farms and its annual spring promotion.

Production globe artichokes in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

Globe artichoke production in Northern America has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 34 700 tonnes, marking a 20.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 45 382 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase that year reaching 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports globe artichokes from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The export market for globe artichokes from Northern America showed significant volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a dramatic 117-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America exported 7 tonnes, representing a substantial 368.1% increase compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 89.8%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, soaring by 11 577.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan and France were the leading markets for globe artichoke exports from Northern America in volume terms, together accounting for 32.4% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms also experienced high volatility. Exports reached their minimum in 2017 and their maximum in 2018, with a 130-fold increase between these years. In 2020, globe artichoke exports from Northern America totaled 7 000 US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 120.6% from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 33 000 US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 90.4%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018, jumping by 12 926.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan and France emerged as the primary buyers of globe artichokes from Northern America in value terms, together making up 16.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Imports globe artichokes to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Imports of globe artichokes into Northern America declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 1 049 tonnes, down by 0.9% year-on-year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 065 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, imports of globe artichokes into Northern America in volume terms were not heavily concentrated. Mexico, France, and Vietnam accounted for 8.9%, 1.0%, and 0.9% of imports, respectively, with their combined share totaling only 10.9% of overall flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, imports of globe artichokes into Northern America in value terms increased in 2020. That year, imports reached 2 643 000 US dollars, up by 19.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 222 000 US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 6.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, imports of globe artichokes into Northern America in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. Mexico, France, and Italy contributed 8.2%, 1.6%, and 1.5% of import value, respectively, with their combined share making up only 11.3% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020