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Globe artichokes market in Western Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh globe artichokes in Western Asia opened at 61 698 t in 2018, a year when Egypt's role as a major exporter influenced regional trade flows. A sustained contraction followed, with market volume dropping to 55 415 t in 2019 and reaching a low of 48 239 t by 2021.

The trend reversed from 2022 onward, as the market stabilized at 48 456 t before climbing to 52 023 t in 2023. Entering 2024, the landscape was being molded by the presence of major producers such as Al Jawhara Group and by rising consumer demand linked to the vegetable's health benefits.

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 Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Globe artichoke production in Western Asia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 48 194 tonnes, marking a 5.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 60 147 tonnes, which represented a significant 23.4% increase from the prior year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.4%	(15.3%)	(5.4%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports globe artichokes from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of globe artichokes from Western Asia have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes totaled 21 tonnes, showing a 21.6% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 64.9%, with an average annual decrease of 29.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.5%)	(14.8%)	(21.6%)	(29.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Western Asia exported globe artichokes to a diverse range of markets. Belgium accounted for 7.5% of export volumes, Romania for 3.3%, and the United Kingdom for 2.9%, together making up 13.7% of total exports. The remaining 86.3% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market exhibited considerable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their peak in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Western Asia exported globe artichokes worth 58 000 US dollars, representing a 15.9% decrease from 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 93.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.0%)	12.4%	(15.9%)	(59.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Romania were the leading destinations for globe artichoke exports from Western Asia in value terms. Belgium accounted for 18.5% of export value, the United Kingdom for 4.5%, and Romania for 2.2%, together comprising 25.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports globe artichokes to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed notable volatility over the period. The highest import level was recorded in 2019 at 4 494 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2017, resulting in a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Western Asia imported approximately 1 426 tonnes of globe artichokes, which is 68.3% lower than in 2019. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, rising by 184.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	184.1%	(68.3%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iran, Egypt, and France were the top suppliers of globe artichokes to Western Asia by volume. Iran accounted for 11.8% of imports, Egypt for 9.8%, and France for 0.5%, together representing 22.1% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Western Asia imported globe artichokes worth 1 908 000 US dollars, a 47.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 39.2%, with an average annual decrease of 15.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 3 623 000 US dollars, which marked a 41.5% increase from the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.4%)	41.5%	(47.4%)	(15.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of globe artichokes to Western Asia in value terms were spread across various partner countries. Egypt accounted for 18.7% of import value, Iran for 18.6%, and France for 5.0%, together making up 42.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io