Kazakhstan: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh leek market increased by 8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +13.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, leek production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Kazakhstan shrank slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 3.3%. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Kazakhstan shrank to X ha in 2022, reducing by -1.6% compared with the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, leek harvested area increased by +4.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 99.9%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported from Kazakhstan fell dramatically to X tons, which is down by -44.5% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 7,762%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 5,980% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Kazakhstan, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan totaled +34.2%.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan amounted to +20.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (-10.1%).

Leek Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Leek imports into Kazakhstan soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 171% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 2,362% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 991%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main leek supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uzbekistan stood at +69.7%.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Kazakhstan, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan totaled +48.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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