Finland: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Finland

The Finnish leek market rose notably to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market 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. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Finland

In value terms, leek production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild increase 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Finland shrank to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% against 2022. In general, the yield indicated a modest increase 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 yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 in Finland was estimated at X ha in 2023, leveling off at 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2023, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Estonia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Finland.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Estonia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Estonia amounted to X% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into Finland

For the third consecutive year, Finland recorded decline in supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Finland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Finland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable 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 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform