Asia: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Asia

The Asian leek market contracted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Asia

In value terms, leek production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Indonesia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of leek production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

In Indonesia, leek production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

The average leek yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 amounted to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Leek Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, leek exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the largest exporters of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Asia, together making up X% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Leek Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan represented the key importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Thailand (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Macao SAR (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into Japan stood at X%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%), Thailand (X%), Malaysia (X%), Singapore (X%) and Macao SAR (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Korea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Korea (X p.p.) and Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform