Globe artichokes market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for fresh globe artichokes in Turkey remained relatively stable around 45,000 t, with a slight dip in 2019. During this period, growing consumer focus on healthy eating and the antioxidant benefits of artichokes helped maintain demand. The expansion of online sales channels and same-day delivery services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, supported market accessibility despite broader disruptions.

Production efficiency improved from 2021 onward with the adoption of water-saving drip irrigation systems, contributing to a market volume peak of 45,287 t that year. Consumer preferences continued to shift toward fresh, natural, and organically grown products, while marketing emphasizing health benefits strengthened the product's appeal. Innovations in packaging, such as vacuum-sealing, and the growth of organic farming methods further diversified the product range available to consumers.

Market volume then contracted to 44,776 t in 2022 and fell more significantly to 40,371 t in 2023, reflecting a change in market conditions without the same growth drivers observed in earlier years.

Production globe artichokes Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Turkey ranked 10th globally in globe artichoke production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020

In 2020, Turkey produced 39 280 tonnes of globe artichokes, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 39 477 tonnes, which represented a 2.7% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 1.0% drop.

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

Exports globe artichokes to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2020, with Turkey exporting 4 tonnes of globe artichokes, marking a 78.1% decrease from 2019. The peak was reached in 2019 at 18 tonnes, which was a 51.8% increase. The difference between these years was 4.6-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Romania and Syria were the dominant destinations for Turkey's globe artichoke exports in volume terms, together accounting for 87.9% of total flows, while other countries had smaller individual shares.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Turkey's globe artichoke exports were valued at 7 thousand US dollars, a 50.2% decline from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell by 48.4%, with an average annual decrease of 19.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.6% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Romania and Germany were the main buyers of Turkish globe artichokes in value terms, together making up 80.7% of total exports, with other countries comprising the remainder.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports globe artichokes in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

Turkey's globe artichoke imports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 4 955 tonnes, which was an 11.5% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 17.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Cyprus accounted for nearly all of Turkey's globe artichoke imports in volume, with a share of 96.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Turkey's globe artichoke imports stood at 825 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 26.5% compared to the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 653 thousand US dollars, a 43.8% drop, while the highest was in 2018 at 1 161 thousand US dollars.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Cyprus dominated Turkey's globe artichoke imports in value terms, holding a 94.0% share of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020