Scandinavia: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia leek market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, leek production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons).

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

In 2023, the average leek yield in Scandinavia declined to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. 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 somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the leek 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 totaled X ha in 2023, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

Leek exports contracted significantly to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. Finland (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Leek Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, leek imports in Scandinavia soared to X tons, jumping by X% on 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Norway (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (X%).

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

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

Norway, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform