Iran: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Iran

The Iranian leek market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Iran

In value terms, leek production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 65%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Iran dropped to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the average leek yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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 harvested area of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Iran shrank modestly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.4% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. 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 Iran

In 2022, leek exports from Iran skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 381% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Iran, with a combined 74% 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 Russia (with a CAGR of +169.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Iran were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 69% of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +153.2%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 21% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Iraq (+35.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 152%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 204%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) was the main leek supplier to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled -10.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled -7.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to +20.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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