Austria: Leek Market 2023

Leek Market Size in Austria

The Austrian leek market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -9.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -17.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Austria

In value terms, leek production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 70%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Austria reached X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average leek yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in Austria; remaining stable against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Leek Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from Austria; with a decrease of -17.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Austria, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Austria were Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports. Poland, Slovakia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +34.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -25.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. 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

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of leek imports to Austria, together comprising 60% of total imports. Italy, Belgium, Albania, Poland, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Albania (with a CAGR of +327.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leek suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Turkey, Poland, Albania and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of +333.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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