Saudi Arabia: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi leek market contracted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, leek production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Saudi Arabia amounted to less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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.

The leek harvested area in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Leek exports from Saudi Arabia contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -15.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21,526%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8,462% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt (X kg), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar totaled -1.7%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+6.0%).

Leek Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Leek imports into Saudi Arabia surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 16% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 472% against the previous year. Imports peaked 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 significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 846% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), more than tenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +61.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+83.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Saudi Arabia, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled +52.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.9% per year) and Lebanon (+90.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -24.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 65% 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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