Ecuador: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian leek market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw temperate growth. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Ecuador

In value terms, leek production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Ecuador amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 harvested area of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Ecuador amounted to less than X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Ecuador

Leek exports from Ecuador reduced rapidly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -33.2% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 266% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Ecuador, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +46.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for leek exported from Ecuador worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +61.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 75%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Canada (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2016, after two years of decline, there was decline in purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume decreased by 0% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, imports faced a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2016, El Salvador (X kg) was the main leek supplier to Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from El Salvador was relatively modest.

In value terms, El Salvador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Ecuador.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from El Salvador was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked in 2016 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for El Salvador.

From 2013 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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