South Africa: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in South Africa

The South African leek market rose markedly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a moderate expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Leek Production in South Africa

In value terms, leek production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in South Africa amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2023, flattening at 2022. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the leek harvested area in South Africa totaled less than X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the sixth year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. 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 reduced notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Lesotho, Swaziland, the United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Angola, Switzerland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Botswana ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Namibia, the United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Switzerland, Germany, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Swaziland, Zambia, Lesotho and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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 South Africa

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Namibia (X tons) was the main supplier of leek to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Namibia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Namibia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Namibia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform