SADC: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in SADC

The SADC leek market amounted to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a tangible expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Leek Production in SADC

In value terms, leek production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of leek production was South Africa (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

In South Africa, leek production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In 2023, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in SADC totaled X tons per ha, surging by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in SADC reduced modestly to X ha, which is down by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in SADC

Leek exports shrank remarkably to X tons in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in SADC, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Tanzania (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Madagascar (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in SADC were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Madagascar ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Madagascar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

Leek Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Madagascar represented the largest importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in SADC, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Mozambique (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into Madagascar stood at X%. At the same time, South Africa (X%), Seychelles (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Botswana (X%), Angola (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.) and Seychelles (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Botswana (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Seychelles, South Africa, Angola and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Seychelles, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, leek import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform