Benelux: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux leek market soared to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Benelux

In value terms, leek production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of leek production was Belgium (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Belgium was relatively modest.

The average leek yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, surging by X% against 2022. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Benelux rose markedly to X ha, surging by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported in Benelux; picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Benelux, generating X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Leek Imports

Imports in Benelux

Leek imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, leek import price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform