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Uruguay - Leeks and Other Alliaceous Vegetables - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Uruguay: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan leek market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Uruguay

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Uruguay was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded 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 Uruguay stood at less than X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables from Uruguay surged to X tons, jumping by 72% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 176%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 104%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +7.1%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +7.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +10.5% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 5.6% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) was the main leek supplier to Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at -22.4%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled -13.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +11.8% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

The country with the largest volume of leek consumption was Indonesia, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, leek consumption in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France, with a 7.3% share.

What are the largest producers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

Indonesia remains the largest leek producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Uruguay?

In value terms, Brazil $172) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Uruguay.

What are the leading importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables from Uruguay?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for leek exports from Uruguay, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Maldives $495), with a 21% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Uruguay?

The average leek export price stood at $2,489 per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Uruguay?

The average leek import price stood at $1,024 per ton in 2021, surging by 24% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leek market in Uruguay. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables

Country coverage:

Uruguay

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uruguay
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024