Luxembourg: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg leek market soared to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, leek production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Leek production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2023, the average leek yield in Luxembourg skyrocketed to X tons per ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The leek harvested area in Luxembourg declined markedly to X ha in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Leek Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2023, leek exports from Luxembourg dropped to X tons, shrinking by X% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Luxembourg, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Luxembourg, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate 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. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2023, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Luxembourg, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Luxembourg, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, leek import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform