Argentina: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian leek market decreased by -0.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Argentina

In value terms, leek production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Argentina totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Argentina amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 26% to 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 decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 816% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 294%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of leek exports from Argentina, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Argentina, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-29.2% per year) and France (+5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Austria (+76.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X kg of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were imported into Argentina; leveling off at the previous year. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a measured increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) was the main leek supplier to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +19.4%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Argentina.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +25.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +5.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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