Australia and Oceania: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The leek market in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5.9%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, leek production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

New Zealand (X tons) remains the largest leek producing country in Australia and Oceania, comprising approx. 88% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (X tons), eightfold.

In New Zealand, leek production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average leek yield shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -2.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 7.6%. Over the period under review, the leek yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the leek harvested area in Australia and Oceania totaled X ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 4.5%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 3.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand represented the largest exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 61% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), committing a 39% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of -0.5%).

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of -0.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.0%).

Leek Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were imported in Australia and Oceania; surging by 52% against 2021. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 43%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, namely French Polynesia, New Caledonia and New Zealand, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), committing an 11% share of total imports. Marshall Islands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Marshall Islands (with a CAGR of +85.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets in Australia and Oceania were French Polynesia ($X), New Caledonia ($X) and New Zealand ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. Fiji and Marshall Islands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.8%.

Marshall Islands, with a CAGR of +73.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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