Middle East: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in the Middle East

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Middle Eastern leek market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in the Middle East

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of leek production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey stood at X%.

The average leek yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2023, remaining constant against 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the leek yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The leek harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2023, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported in the Middle East soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables. At the same time, Oman (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Oman increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, leek exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons after seven years of decline. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Qatar (X tons) was the largest importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, achieving X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%) and Yemen (X%). Kuwait (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into Qatar stood at X%. At the same time, Yemen (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Bahrain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Syrian Arab Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Yemen increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Qatar amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform