Scandinavia: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia leek market surged to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Leek Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average leek yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the leek yield remained at a somewhat 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, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported in Scandinavia contracted dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports stood at $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X tons) represented the key exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Sweden increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Finland (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Norway (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Leek Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

Leek imports surged to X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the largest importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Norway (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway and Finland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform