Fresh artichokes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh artichokes by Egypt reached $5.5 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 8.0K t |
Where Egypt exports fresh artichokes to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.9M | 89% |
| Spain | $244K | 4.5% |
| Lebanon | $103K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $61K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 0.8% |
| France | $21K | 0.4% |
| United States | $19K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $14K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.81, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt fresh artichokes exports (HS 0709.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0709.91: Vegetables: globe artichokes, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh artichokes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fresh artichokes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 84 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh artichokes from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Spain (4%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh artichokes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh artichokes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh artichokes?
The HS code for fresh artichokes is subheading 0709.91. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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