Latin America and the Caribbean: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American leek market shrank slightly to $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, leek production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Peru (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average leek yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against 2022. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the leek yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X ha, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico was the major exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The Dominican Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Guatemala (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables. At the same time, the Dominican Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Dominican Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Guatemala (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Dominican Republic increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the Dominican Republic ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Dominican Republic, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($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 Dominican Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports reached $X in 2023. Total imports indicated buoyant growth 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Haiti prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Aruba (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Jamaica (X%), Honduras (X%) and El Salvador (X%). Antigua and Barbuda (X tons) and Grenada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into Haiti stood at X%. At the same time, Honduras (X%), Grenada (X%), Antigua and Barbuda (X%), Jamaica (X%) and Aruba (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Honduras emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, El Salvador (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Haiti, Honduras, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Aruba ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Haiti amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Aruba (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion 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 increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform