Lithuania: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Lithuanian leek market, when its value decreased by -36.1% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Leek Production in Lithuania

In value terms, leek production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Lithuania fell to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by -9.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 61%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average leek yield remained 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 Lithuania expanded rapidly to X ha, surging by 13% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 22% against the previous year. The leek harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported from Lithuania contracted rapidly to X tons, which is down by -93.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Lithuania, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Latvia amounted to -13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+29.5% per year) and Poland (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Lithuania, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia stood at -14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (-12.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+23.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 70%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belarus (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -61.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Lithuania, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Latvia (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled -19.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+7.8% per year) and Latvia (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Lithuania, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to -20.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+6.8% per year) and Latvia (-3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform