Global Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size

The global leek market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Leek Production

In value terms, leek production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Indonesia (X tons) remains the largest leek producing country worldwide, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7% share.

In Indonesia, leek production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (-0.4% per year) and France (+0.3% per year).

The global average leek yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 4.2%. Over the period under review, the average leek yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood 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 global leek harvested area dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume decreased by -8% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly 52% of total exports in 2022. Spain (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 22% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mexico (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) - together made up 8.7% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +88.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 54% share of global exports. Spain, Mexico, France, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +70.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -21.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+4.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports

In 2022, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported worldwide dropped slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -2.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the major importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world, achieving 40% of total import. Spain (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7.9% share, followed by France (5.3%) and Kazakhstan (4.5%). The following importers - Vietnam (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +85.9%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets worldwide were Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 43% of global imports. France, Spain, Canada, Italy, Vietnam, Malaysia, Poland, Sweden, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +72.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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