Globe artichokes market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The US fresh globe artichoke market volume decreased from 45 376 т in 2018 to 35 331 т in 2020. This decline began in 2019 with a 3.4% reduction, influenced by a global contraction in artichoke exports that affected supply chains. In 2020, market volume fell sharply by 19.4% as prices dropped to $1.69 per kg, reflecting adjusted demand and supply conditions.

A partial recovery followed in 2021, with volume rising 2.9% to 36 352 т, supported by rising prices to $1.95 per kg and active production and marketing efforts from major companies like D'Arrigo California and The Nunes Company. Despite growing consumer awareness of artichokes' health benefits, which boosted interest in North America, market volume dipped again by 3.2% in 2022 to 35 180 т.

The market stabilized in 2023, edging up 1.4% to 35 659 т. This was aided by promotional campaigns from leading producers, including Ocean Mist Farms' spring promotion. Throughout the period, California's favorable climate sustained production, while the US maintained its role as a top global exporter and importer of fresh artichokes.

Production globe artichokes in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States ranked as the world's 8th largest producer of globe artichokes.

Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

Globe artichoke production in the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 34 700 tonnes, marking a 20.1% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 45 382 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 6.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of globe artichoke output in the United States was $58 805 thousand, down 23.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 28.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports globe artichokes from the United States

Exports in kind, t

The United States exported 2 758 tonnes of globe artichokes in 2020, reflecting a sharp rise of 49.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 49.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 14.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 841 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.1% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Mexico consistently accounted for 93.8% of total U.S. globe artichoke exports by volume, indicating a highly concentrated market with a long tail of smaller trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year contraction, U.S. globe artichoke export volumes increased. In 2020, exports reached $4 674 thousand, up 43.9% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 30.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $3 249 thousand, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, U.S. globe artichoke exports in value terms were heavily concentrated, with Canada and Mexico together accounting for 93.5% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports globe artichokes to the United States

Imports in kind, t

U.S. imports of globe artichokes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 389 tonnes, showing a sharp uptick of 50.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes surged by 213.2%, with a CAGR of 46.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Over the 2017-2020 period, U.S. imports of globe artichokes by volume were heavily dependent on Mexico, which accounted for 95.6% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the United States imported approximately $3 731 thousand worth of globe artichokes, indicating a sharp gain of 99.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 18.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 105.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, U.S. imports of globe artichokes in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in Mexico, whose share reached 91.4%.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020