Romania: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Romania

The Romanian leek market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Romania

In value terms, leek production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average leek yield in Romania contracted markedly to X tons per ha, declining by -35.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Romania; increasing by 350% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 106% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 151%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 162%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Romania, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary stood at +9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-11.7% per year) and Germany (-56.1% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Romania, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary totaled +18.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-11.4% per year) and Germany (-59.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Hungary (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Romania

For the ninth consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, which increased by 4.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Romania, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+7.9% per year) and Germany (+25.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest leek suppliers to Romania, together comprising 84% of total imports. Hungary, Poland, France, Albania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +172.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($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 Czech Republic (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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