Costa Rica: Leek Market 2025

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.

Source: IndexBox Platform