Colombia: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Colombia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Colombian leek market, when its value decreased by -12.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Colombia

In value terms, leek production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Colombia amounted to less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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 leek harvested area in Colombia totaled less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 221% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 190% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Colombia, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+5.2% per year) and Qatar (-15.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Colombia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +35.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+3.9% per year) and Qatar (-18.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -20.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 92%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 the United States (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Colombia

Leek imports into Colombia skyrocketed to X kg in 2021, with an increase of 77% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. Imports peaked at X kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Colombia, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Trinidad and Tobago (X kg), threefold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled -8.3%.

In value terms, the largest leek suppliers to Colombia were Trinidad and Tobago ($X) and France ($X).

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the price for France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+19.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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