Leeks production in Albania
In 2024 Albania produced 47,387 t of leeks, the 12th largest in the world (2.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 58%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 1,693 ha, yield 28.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 47,387 t
- World rank
- 12 of 56
- 10-year change
- +58%
- Record
- 47,387 t
- 2024
Leeks in Albania, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Albania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 1.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 28.0
- world 16.7 (+67%)
- kg per person
- 17.0
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- +58%
- world −3.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Spain | 66,320 | 3.1% |
| 11 | Poland | 48,300 | 2.3% |
| 12 | Albania | 47,387 | 2.2% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 47,259 | 2.2% |
| 14 | Sri Lanka | 47,000 | 2.2% |
Map of world production of leeks
Share of the world total; Albania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47,387 | +2.2% | 1,693 | 27.99 |
| 2023 | 46,357 | +18% | 1,743 | 26.60 |
| 2022 | 39,124 | +5.9% | 1,550 | 25.24 |
| 2021 | 36,938 | +1.4% | 1,526 | 24.21 |
| 2020 | 36,422 | −1.3% | 1,484 | 24.54 |
| 2019 | 36,894 | +5.2% | 1,531 | 24.10 |
| 2018 | 35,076 | +2.0% | 1,519 | 23.09 |
| 2017 | 34,393 | +1.6% | 1,495 | 23.01 |
| 2016 | 33,852 | +17% | 1,492 | 22.69 |
| 2015 | 28,970 | −3.1% | 1,371 | 21.13 |
| 2014 | 29,900 | −6.9% | 1,471 | 20.33 |
| 2013 | 32,110 | +9.6% | 1,698 | 18.91 |
| 2012 | 29,300 | −4.6% | 1,700 | 17.24 |
| 2011 | 30,700 | +48% | 1,600 | 19.19 |
| 2010 | 20,682 | +18% | 1,436 | 14.40 |
| 2009 | 17,476 | −26% | 451 | 38.75 |
| 2008 | 23,600 | +18% | 830 | 28.43 |
| 2007 | 20,000 | −11% | 900 | 22.22 |
| 2006 | 22,495 | −17% | 1,008 | 22.32 |
| 2005 | 27,000 | +1.9% | 1,600 | 16.88 |
| 2004 | 26,500 | −10% | 1,500 | 17.67 |
| 2003 | 29,500 | +74% | 1,700 | 17.35 |
| 2002 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 1,000 | 17.00 |
| 2001 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 950 | 16.84 |
| 2000 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 900 | 16.67 |
| 1999 | 14,000 | −42% | 850 | 16.47 |
| 1998 | 24,000 | +20% | 1,450 | 16.55 |
| 1997 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 1,200 | 16.67 |
| 1996 | 19,000 | −17% | 1,100 | 17.27 |
| 1995 | 23,000 | −30% | 1,400 | 16.43 |
| 1994 | 33,000 | +6.5% | 2,000 | 16.50 |
| 1993 | 31,000 | +6.9% | 1,900 | 16.32 |
| 1992 | 29,000 | +32% | 1,700 | 17.06 |
| 1991 | 22,000 | +38% | 1,300 | 16.92 |
| 1990 | 16,000 | — | 950 | 16.84 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,394 t USD 1.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 86
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of leeks in Albania?
Albania produced 47,387 t in 2024, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Albania rank in the world for production of leeks?
Albania ranked 12th of 56 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 29.4% of the world total.
How has the production of leeks in Albania changed?
It rose by 58% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −3.3% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of leeks in Albania?
28.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (47,387 t from 1,693 ha), against a world average of 16.7 t/ha.
Does Albania export or import leeks and other alliaceous vegetables?
In 2024 Albania reported exports of 2,394 t (USD 1.2 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.