Sweden: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish leek market declined markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -24% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Sweden

In value terms, leek production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 90%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Sweden declined modestly to X tons per ha, reducing by -1.8% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 39%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average leek 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.

The leek harvested area in Sweden rose significantly to X ha in 2022, growing by 15% on 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, leek harvested area decreased by -11.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 80%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from Sweden; waning by -26.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 104%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Sweden, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +62.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from Sweden were Finland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +61.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Norway (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Leek Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were imported into Sweden; waning by -28.5% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Sweden, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.7% per year) and Denmark (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Sweden, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.2% per year) and Denmark (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -10% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :