Norway: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Norway

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Norwegian leek market, when its value decreased by -18.5% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Leek Production in Norway

In value terms, leek production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Norway fell to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -6.7% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in Norway; picking up by 1.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 639% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 281%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Norway, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Finland amounted to +22.2%.

In value terms, Finland ($X) also remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Finland amounted to +17.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Finland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +4.1% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -5.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Norway, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+39.1% per year) and Spain (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest leek suppliers to Norway, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +38.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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