Greece: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Greece

The Greek leek market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Greece

In value terms, leek production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Greece fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 leek harvested area in Greece shrank modestly to X ha, which is down by -3% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 27%. The leek harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Greece

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -29.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 212%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Greece, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Greece were Romania ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Cyprus ($X), with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +41.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -26.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Cyprus (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Leek Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported into Greece expanded sharply to X tons, surging by 12% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 257%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 175%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Greece, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+29.6% per year) and Turkey (+2.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Greece, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+36.3% per year) and Poland (+115.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, leek import price decreased by -14.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 62%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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