Africa: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Africa

The African leek market fell slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Leek Production in Africa

In value terms, leek production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Morocco (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Niger, Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Africa stood at X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood 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 fell modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kenya represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Morocco (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%) and South Africa (X%). The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Kenya was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (X%), Morocco (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Ethiopia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kenya, Morocco and Senegal increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), Kenya ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Tanzania, Egypt, Senegal and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Djibouti (X tons) was the major importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Mauritania (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Niger (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Djibouti decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Mali (X%), Mauritania (X%), Niger (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Seychelles (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Senegal (X%), Botswana (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.), Niger (X p.p.), Cabo Verde (X p.p.), Mali (X p.p.) and Seychelles (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Botswana, Madagascar and Namibia saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets in Africa were Djibouti ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Cabo Verde, Nigeria, Seychelles, Mali, Mauritania, Botswana, Niger, Burkina Faso, Madagascar and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform