Spain: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Spain

The Spanish leek market expanded markedly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Spain

In value terms, leek production expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Spain stood at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the average 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.

The leek harvested area in Spain totaled X ha in 2023, surging by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 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 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2023, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from Spain; with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Spain, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Portugal ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for leek exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Ireland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2023, leek imports into Spain expanded notably to X tons, rising by X% on the year before. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Spain, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Spain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, leek import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform