Germany: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German leek market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Germany

In value terms, leek production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Germany dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 Germany shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The leek harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Germany

For the tenth year in a row, Germany recorded decline in shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, France, Lithuania, Slovakia, Ireland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for leek exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, Denmark, Slovenia, Sweden, Ireland, France, Lithuania, Switzerland, Slovakia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after three 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, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform