Slovenia: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene leek market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Leek Production in Slovenia

In value terms, leek production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Slovenia declined to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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.

The leek harvested area in Slovenia surged to X ha in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The leek harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Leek Exports

Exports from Slovenia

For the fifth consecutive year, Slovenia recorded growth in overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Montenegro (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Montenegro (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Montenegro ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Montenegro (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, leek export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Slovenia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of leek imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Croatia, Germany, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest leek suppliers to Slovenia were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Croatia, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform