
Costa Rica - Leeks and Other Alliaceous Vegetables - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Leek Market Size in Costa Rica
In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Costa Rican leek market, when its value decreased by -7% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate slight growth. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
Leek Production in Costa Rica
In value terms, leek production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 113%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Costa Rica shrank to X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Costa Rica amounted to X ha, flattening at 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 14%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Leek Exports
Exports from Costa Rica
In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, leek exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 370% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
France (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Costa Rica, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Nicaragua (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+37.9% per year) and Nicaragua (-12.6% per year).
In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Costa Rica, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 4.1% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +40.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+96.2% per year) and Qatar (-7.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (+42.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Leek Imports
Imports into Costa Rica
In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were imported into Costa Rica; shrinking by -46.1% on 2021. In general, imports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, leek imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 942%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from No country was relatively modest.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from No country was relatively modest.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leek market in Costa Rica. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
Country coverage:
- Costa Rica
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Costa Rica
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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