Belgium: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian leek market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Belgium

In value terms, leek production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Belgium reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -4.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 11%. The leek 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, the leek harvested area in Belgium fell slightly to X ha, declining by -2.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume decreased by -27.4% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Belgium, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Belgium were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +10.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -22.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Spain (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were imported into Belgium; waning by -28.3% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Belgium, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.1% per year) and Portugal (+50.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Belgium, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-6.4% per year) and Portugal (+38.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -30.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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