Portugal: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese leek market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Portugal

In value terms, leek production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 349% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Portugal soared to X tons per ha, jumping by 19% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 Portugal declined to X ha, falling by -1.8% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Leek Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables from Portugal contracted markedly to X tons, reducing by -36.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Portugal, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Portugal, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-11.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -18.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Poland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Portugal

Leek imports into Portugal skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 18% on 2021. In general, imports posted notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 184%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of leek imports to Portugal, with a combined 93% share of total imports. Poland, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +100.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Portugal, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.6% per year) and Belgium (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 51%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :