Europe: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Europe

The Europe leek market amounted to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Europe

In value terms, leek production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Albania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average leek yield totaled X tons per ha in 2023, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the leek yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Europe totaled X ha, picking up by X% compared with 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Europe expanded sharply to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporters of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Europe, together committing X% of total exports. 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) took a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. France, Italy, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked 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 Europe

In 2023, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports surged to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, namely Germany, Spain, Poland, France, Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Russia, the UK, Croatia and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Russia and Croatia 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, among 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, 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