CIS: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in CIS

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the CIS leek market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Leek Production in CIS

In value terms, leek production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained 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 Kazakhstan (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), threefold.

In Kazakhstan, leek production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

The average leek yield dropped to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% on 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in the CIS; standing approx. at the previous year. The total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 harvested area decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports contracted significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented the key exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Kyrgyzstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) emerged as the largest leek supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kyrgyzstan, leek exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) was the main importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, mixing up X% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belarus (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with an X% share.

In Russia, leek imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform