Azerbaijan: Leek Market 2022

Leek Market Size in Azerbaijan

In 2021, the Azerbaijani leek market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Leek Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, leek production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Azerbaijan totaled less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the leek harvested area in Azerbaijan stood at less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2021, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled -X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for leek exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +X% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2021, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported into Azerbaijan skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Azerbaijan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Azerbaijan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (-X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform