Global Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size

The global leek market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Leek Production

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Indonesia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of leek production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Indonesia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

The global average leek yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 worldwide; waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports

Global leek exports contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the five major exporters of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, namely Belgium, the Netherlands, China, Kyrgyzstan and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Mexico (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Spain, Mexico, France, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Leek Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, leek imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, namely Japan, the United States, Germany, Russia and Spain, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets worldwide were Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Spain, France, the Netherlands, Canada, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Russia, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform