Thailand: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Thailand

The Thai leek market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -34.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Leek Production in Thailand

In value terms, leek production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Thailand amounted to less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, 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.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in Thailand; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, leek exports from Thailand soared to X tons, rising by 245% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 392% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 191%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Cambodia (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Thailand, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Cambodia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cambodia amounted to +34.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+150.9% per year) and Malaysia (+553.0% per year).

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Thailand, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cambodia totaled +41.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+11.1% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+137.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -24.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 293%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 Myanmar (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Thailand

Leek imports into Thailand declined markedly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -24.2% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 322% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 198% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Thailand, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +18.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Thailand, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +13.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -37.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-4.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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