Southern Asia: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian leek market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, leek production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sri Lanka (X tons) remains the largest leek producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Sri Lanka exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Sri Lanka amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

In 2022, the average leek yield in Southern Asia rose markedly to X tons per ha, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the leek 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 2022, approx. X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in Southern Asia; surging by X% on 2021. The total harvested area indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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Leek Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) represented the major exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Southern Asia, mixing up X% of total export. Sri Lanka (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) emerged as the largest leek supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In Bangladesh, leek exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Maldives prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), creating an X% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into Maldives stood at X%. At the same time, Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Afghanistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Maldives and Sri Lanka increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Maldives amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform