Turkey: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish leek market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Turkey

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 46%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Turkey declined modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 5.5%. The leek yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. 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 Turkey expanded modestly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 2.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported from Turkey fell sharply to X tons, shrinking by -62.3% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 335%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 353% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Turkey, together comprising 70% of total exports. Germany, Romania, Russia, Belarus, Serbia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +73.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Turkey, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+13.1% per year) and Germany (-6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Bulgaria (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, leek imports into Turkey surged to X tons, increasing by 85% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Turkey, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X tons), fivefold.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Romania was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (0.0% per year) and Iran (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Turkey, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (0.0% per year) and Iran (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2021 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +23.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2021 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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