Scandinavia: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2023, the Scandinavia leek market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, leek production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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 most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by 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, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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.

In 2023, the leek harvested area in Scandinavia rose notably to X ha, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exported in Scandinavia dropped significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports reached $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden was the main exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Norway (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Finland (X%).

Exports from Sweden increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Finland (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Norway saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, leek exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported in Scandinavia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X tons) represented the largest importer of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, generating X% of total imports. Norway (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Finland (X%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Sweden increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the largest leek importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached 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