
India - Leeks and Other Alliaceous Vegetables - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Leek Market Size in India
The Indian leek market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 3,337% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Leek Production in India
In value terms, leek production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 34%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in India was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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.
The leek harvested area in India totaled less than X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
Leek Exports
Exports from India
In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from India; increasing by 1,267% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 4,532% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 4,311%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Bhutan (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from India, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Bhutan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nepal (X tons), with an 8.7% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bhutan totaled +130.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+78.1% per year) and Nepal (+65.6% per year).
In value terms, Bhutan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from India, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Nepal, with a 5.7% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bhutan totaled +110.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+62.1% per year) and Nepal (+56.8% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -70.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 77%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 Thailand (+25.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Leek Imports
Imports into India
For the third consecutive year, India recorded decline in purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which decreased by -17.3% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports saw a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 11,503%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, leek imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7,953% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Nepal (X kg) constituted the largest leek supplier to India, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Nepal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), threefold.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Nepal stood at -14.6%.
In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to India, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nepal ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled +21.0%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Nepal totaled $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+12.0%).
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leek market in India. 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:
- India
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in India
- 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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Type
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
- Exports and Growth, by Type
- Export Prices and Growth, by Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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