Poland: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Poland

The Polish leek market fell markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -17.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Poland

In value terms, leek production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Leek production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Poland stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Poland stood at X ha, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Poland

Leek exports from Poland totaled X tons in 2022, surging by 4.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 180%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 180%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Poland, with a combined 55% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Spain, Lithuania, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, Slovenia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +241.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Poland, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +44.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+93.1% per year) and Belarus (+34.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Portugal (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported into Poland reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -23.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Poland, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+37.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Poland, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+0.3% per year) and Germany (+33.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 28% 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 lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 Netherlands (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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