Africa: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Africa

The African leek market amounted to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Africa

In value terms, leek production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Niger (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

In 2023, the average leek yield in Africa reached X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. The yield figure 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the leek yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the 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, approx. X ha of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were harvested in Africa; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 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 2016 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Leek Exports

Exports in Africa

Leek exports fell to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports fell sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Kenya (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the major exporters of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Africa, together accounting for near X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%). Senegal (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest leek supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), Kenya ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports in Africa

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. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Djibouti was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Madagascar (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Central African Republic (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Mali (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Djibouti decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Central African Republic (X%), Mali (X%), Benin (X%), Mauritania (X%), South Africa (X%), Mozambique (X%), Kenya (X%) and Cabo Verde (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Madagascar (X%), Botswana (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Central African Republic (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Mali (X p.p.), Cabo Verde (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Botswana (X p.p.), Djibouti (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with an X% share.

In Djibouti, leek imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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 Mali ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform