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Ecuador - Leeks and Other Alliaceous Vegetables - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

Indonesia constituted the country with the largest volume of leek consumption, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, leek consumption in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey, threefold. France ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.3% share.

What are the largest producers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

The country with the largest volume of leek production was Indonesia, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Ecuador?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of leek to Ecuador.

What are the leading importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables from Ecuador?

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Ecuador were the United States and Canada.

What is the average export price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Ecuador?

The average leek export price stood at $5,693 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -10.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Ecuador?

The average leek import price stood at $1,057 per ton in 2013, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leek market in Ecuador. 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:

Ecuador

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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