Southern Asia: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian leek market expanded notably to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, leek production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Sri Lanka (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons).

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

In 2023, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Southern Asia contracted modestly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the leek yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Southern Asia shrank modestly to X ha, waning by X% on the previous year. The total harvested area indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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 harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to leek production reached the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Leek Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported in Southern Asia; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Sri Lanka (X tons) was the largest exporter of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, constituting X% of total exports. Pakistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by India (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Bangladesh (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Sri Lanka experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Bangladesh experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) remains the largest leek supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

In Sri Lanka, leek exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Leek Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to leek imports into Afghanistan stood at X%. At the same time, Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Afghanistan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Afghanistan, leek imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform