CIS: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS leek market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in CIS

In value terms, leek production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +7.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 68%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Kazakhstan (X tons) remains the largest leek producing country in the CIS, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), fourfold.

In Kazakhstan, leek production expanded at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+42.1% per year) and Uzbekistan (+20.1% per year).

The average leek yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 25% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 the CIS was estimated at X ha, leveling off at the previous year. The total harvested area indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, leek harvested area decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 86%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Leek Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported in the CIS; picking up by 228% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan represented the key exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the CIS, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 58% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a 38% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +98.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +102.0%, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -17.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Belarus ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported in the CIS skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 73% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +106.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 77%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), creating a 15% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into Kazakhstan stood at +45.2%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+49.8%) and Belarus (+18.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +49.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan increased by +71 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the CIS, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at +40.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-8.4% per year) and Belarus (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Russia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-3.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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