France: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the French leek market, when its value decreased by -4.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in France

In value terms, leek production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in France rose modestly to X tons per ha, surging by 1.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 France dropped to X ha, with a decrease of -6.7% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Leek Exports

Exports from France

Leek exports from France declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -17.1% on 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from France, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-4.3% per year) and Germany (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from France, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-10.9% per year) and Belgium (-7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -29.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -31.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to France, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Morocco (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-4.7% per year) and Morocco (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Morocco ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest leek suppliers to France, together comprising 76% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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