SADC: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in SADC

The SADC leek market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed tangible growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in SADC

In value terms, leek production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), with a combined 99% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +1.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average leek yield in SADC totaled X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come. 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 SADC totaled X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in SADC declined remarkably to X tons, waning by -59.1% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 664%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 209%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the main exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, committing 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), making up a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +25.2%).

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in SADC were South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +28.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 74% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate perceptible growth. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.6%).

Leek Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, leek imports in SADC fell markedly to X tons, declining by -15.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Botswana (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) represented the key importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in SADC, together comprising 41% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (11%), Seychelles (8.6%) and Angola (7.7%). Madagascar (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Seychelles ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 52% of total imports. Botswana, Angola, Zambia, Mauritius, Madagascar, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mauritius, with a CAGR of +30.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+23.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform