Benelux: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux leek market surged to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Benelux

In value terms, leek production surged 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 level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In 2023, the average leek yield in Benelux totaled X tons per ha, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the leek yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

The leek harvested area expanded modestly to X ha in 2023, picking up by X% compared with 2022. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, leek exports in Benelux rose rapidly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Belgium, 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.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Leek Imports

Imports in Benelux

Leek imports soared to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a modest 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 appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Luxembourg (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform