Northern America: Leek Market 2022

Leek Market Size in Northern America

The North American leek market was estimated at $X in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Leek Production in Northern America

In value terms, leek production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Canada (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of leek production, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Canada amounted to +X%.

In 2021, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Northern America dropped slightly to X tonnes per ha, shrinking by -X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the leek yield hit record highs at X tonnes per ha in 2020, and then contracted slightly 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Northern America rose slightly to X ha, increasing by X% on 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production By Country in Northern America

Canada (X tonnes) remains the largest leek producing country in Northern America, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Canada totaled +X%.

Leek Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States was the main exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Northern America, with the volume of exports accounting for X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tonnes), generating a X% share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United States, leek exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the leek export price in Northern America amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the United States stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+X%).

Leek Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported in Northern America was estimated at X tonnes, stabilizing at 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tonnes) represented the key importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tonnes), achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (+X value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

The United States, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The leek import price in Northern America stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per tonne), while Canada stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform