Leeks and shallots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leeks and shallots was worth $536.7 million in 2024, about 389.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and up 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $536.7M | 389.0K t |
| 2023 | $480.6M | 365.7K t |
| 2022 | $405.1M | 325.5K t |
| 2021 | $441.6M | 318.4K t |
| 2020 | $358.2M | 302.6K t |
| 2019 | $366.3M | 305.5K t |
| 2018 | $362.0M | 301.2K t |
| 2017 | $359.6M | 336.9K t |
Top leeks and shallots exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Mexico and the Netherlands. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 128 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $119.9M | 22% |
| Mexico | $86.8M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $82.1M | 15% |
| Belgium | $63.9M | 12% |
| Spain | $28.6M | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $17.6M | 3.3% |
| France | $16.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $12.9M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $12.4M | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $10.4M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $9.2M | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $8.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 178 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $95.6M | 18% |
| Japan | $71.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $56.5M | 11% |
| Spain | $36.2M | 6.7% |
| France | $27.5M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $21.7M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $17.4M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $16.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $15.4M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $15.3M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $13.7M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $13.6M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $6.42 per kg and China $1.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0703.90: Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled. HS 0703 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leeks and shallots?
China exported $119.9 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Mexico (16%) and the Netherlands (15%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leeks and shallots?
The United States imported $95.6 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in leeks and shallots?
It was worth $536.7 million in 2024, about 389.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 128 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of leeks and shallots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $6.42 per kg and China $1.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for leeks and shallots?
The HS code for leeks and shallots is subheading 0703.90, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0703 page.
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