Turkey: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Turkey

In 2023, the Turkish leek market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Turkey

In value terms, leek production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average leek yield in Turkey stood at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the maximum level 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 harvested area of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Turkey expanded notably to X ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2023, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported from Turkey soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Turkey, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Romania, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Serbia, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for leek exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Romania, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Serbia, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, leek imports into Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Turkey, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X kg), sixfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Turkey, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform