Ireland: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Ireland

The Irish leek market contracted dramatically to $X in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a measured expansion. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Leek Production in Ireland

In value terms, leek production dropped dramatically to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Ireland fell slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2022. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year. 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 Ireland; increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the leek harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Ireland

Leek exports from Ireland soared to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% on 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Ireland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2023, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, leek imports declined significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest leek supplier to Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fivefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform