South Africa: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in South Africa

The South African leek market surged to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Leek Production in South Africa

In value terms, leek production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed buoyant growth. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2023, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in South Africa was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the leek harvested area in South Africa was estimated at less than X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from South Africa

Leek exports from South Africa reduced sharply to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports fell significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Angola, Lesotho, Swaziland, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Zambia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for leek exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Botswana ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Namibia, the United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Switzerland, Germany, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Swaziland, Zambia, Lesotho and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Namibia (X tons) was the main supplier of leek to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from Namibia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Namibia was relatively modest.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Namibia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform