Asia-Pacific: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific leek market declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, leek production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of leek production was Indonesia (X tons), accounting for 63% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 12% share.

In Indonesia, leek production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Korea (+0.8% per year) and China (+0.8% per year).

In 2022, the average leek yield in Asia-Pacific reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by -1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 5.7%. Over the period under review, the leek yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

The leek harvested area fell to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 6.6%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

Leek exports shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -27.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 12%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), constituting a 9.1% share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -2.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Malaysia (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +3.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Malaysia increased by +4.1 percentage points.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to -2.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Malaysia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+4.6%).

Leek Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, leek imports in Asia-Pacific reduced to X tons, falling by -9.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 10%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) was the largest importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, achieving 57% of total imports. Vietnam (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Malaysia (8%) and Singapore (5.3%). Thailand (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Japan decreased at an average annual rate of -1.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (+85.9%), Afghanistan (+21.0%), Thailand (+15.7%), Malaysia (+4.2%) and Singapore (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +85.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Korea (-5.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam, Thailand, Afghanistan and Malaysia increased by +16, +3.1, +2.6 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Asia-Pacific, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan amounted to -2.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+72.0% per year) and Singapore (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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