EU: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in the EU

The EU leek market expanded sharply to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in the EU

In value terms, leek production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2023, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the European Union totaled X tons per ha, flattening at 2022 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the leek yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the European Union stood at X ha, growing by X% compared with 2022. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a slight setback. 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 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the European Union reached X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main exporters of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in 2023, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Spain (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%). Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Italy, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported in the European Union rose sharply to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) was the key importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the European Union, creating X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, Croatia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform