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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

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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