Switzerland: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss leek market totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Switzerland

In value terms, leek production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 138%. Leek production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Switzerland totaled X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 1.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average leek yield remained at a somewhat 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 Switzerland dropped to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 3.8%. The leek harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, leek exports from Switzerland declined notably to X kg, which is down by -97.2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 597% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,323%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for leek exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -12.8%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to -13.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -48.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +3.2% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, leek imports into Switzerland dropped to X tons, shrinking by -5.5% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Switzerland, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.2% per year) and Italy (+23.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest leek suppliers to Switzerland were Turkey ($X), Morocco ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 53% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +29.4%, saw 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

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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