Eastern Europe: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European leek market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, leek production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Poland (X tons) remains the largest leek producing country in Eastern Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by Belarus (X tons), with a X% share of total production. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Poland amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Belarus (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

The average leek yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 dropped to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Leek Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Eastern Europe rose sharply to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the major exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, making up X% of total exports. Belarus (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Poland (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with an X% share.

In Poland, leek exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Latvia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, leek imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Hungary (X%), Poland (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Bulgaria (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform