SADC: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in SADC

The SADC leek market expanded sharply to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a temperate increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Leek Production in SADC

In value terms, leek production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

South Africa (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of leek production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. It was followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in SADC expanded modestly to X tons per ha, surging by X% on 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the leek yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in SADC shrank modestly to X ha, declining by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported in SADC; dropping by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Madagascar ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Madagascar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Leek Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Madagascar was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Madagascar decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, South Africa (X%), Seychelles (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Botswana (X%), Angola (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mozambique, South Africa, Madagascar and Seychelles increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets in SADC were Madagascar ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Seychelles, South Africa, Angola and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Seychelles, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform