Pakistan: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Pakistan

After three years of growth, the Pakistani leek market decreased by -1.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Leek Production in Pakistan

In value terms, leek production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Pakistan amounted to less than X kg per ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, 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.

In 2022, the leek harvested area in Pakistan amounted to less than X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 318% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 309%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan amounted to -26.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-22.5% per year) and Qatar (-47.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Pakistan were Afghanistan ($X), Qatar ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of -7.1%, recorded 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 105%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Malaysia (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -4.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 379% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 291%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Pakistan, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Afghanistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Afghanistan totaled +28.1%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Pakistan, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan stood at +40.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 325% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Afghanistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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