Nigeria: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Nigeria

For the third year in a row, the Nigerien leek market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Leek Production in Nigeria

In value terms, leek production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 1,453,600% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Nigeria was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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 Nigeria totaled less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Nigeria

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 1.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 5,992%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 6,469% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger (X kg), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Benin amounted to +43.5%.

In value terms, Benin ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Nigeria, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Benin totaled +42.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 82% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Benin ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+48.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Leek Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 340%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 355%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Nigeria, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +28.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+86.3% per year) and Niger (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Nigeria, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +35.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+28.5% per year) and Niger (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 -27.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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