Leeks production in France
In 2024 France produced 159,100 t of leeks, the 2nd largest in the world (7.45% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.1%. The record was 452,760 t in 1963. Area harvested: 5,460 ha, yield 29.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 159,100 t
- World rank
- 2 of 56
- 10-year change
- −4.1%
- Record
- 452,760 t
- 1963
Leeks in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 7.5%
- 7.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 29.1
- world 16.7 (+74%)
- kg per person
- 2.39
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- −4.1%
- world −3.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 626,954 | 29.4% |
| 2 | France | 159,100 | 7.5% |
| 3 | South Korea | 153,261 | 7.2% |
| 4 | Belgium | 151,480 | 7.1% |
Map of world production of leeks
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 159,100 | −9.5% | 5,460 | 29.14 |
| 2023 | 175,880 | +12% | 5,360 | 32.81 |
| 2022 | 157,520 | −16% | 5,470 | 28.80 |
| 2021 | 187,530 | +11% | 5,910 | 31.73 |
| 2020 | 168,400 | +13% | 5,600 | 30.07 |
| 2019 | 148,800 | +5.6% | 5,100 | 29.18 |
| 2018 | 140,900 | −9.8% | 4,750 | 29.66 |
| 2017 | 156,149 | +2.7% | 4,872 | 32.05 |
| 2016 | 152,011 | −5.1% | 4,913 | 30.94 |
| 2015 | 160,108 | −3.5% | 5,005 | 31.99 |
| 2014 | 165,884 | +2.9% | 5,222 | 31.77 |
| 2013 | 161,137 | +4.6% | 5,187 | 31.07 |
| 2012 | 154,051 | −8.3% | 5,242 | 29.39 |
| 2011 | 168,033 | −0.3% | 5,434 | 30.92 |
| 2010 | 168,605 | +8.3% | 5,558 | 30.34 |
| 2009 | 155,676 | −6.7% | 5,481 | 28.40 |
| 2008 | 166,820 | −5.2% | 6,014 | 27.74 |
| 2007 | 176,035 | −1.3% | 6,090 | 28.91 |
| 2006 | 178,421 | −2.5% | 6,281 | 28.41 |
| 2005 | 182,910 | −1.9% | 6,419 | 28.50 |
| 2004 | 186,520 | +1.3% | 6,701 | 27.83 |
| 2003 | 184,088 | −2.5% | 6,989 | 26.34 |
| 2002 | 188,735 | +6.5% | 7,020 | 26.89 |
| 2001 | 177,198 | −12% | 6,957 | 25.47 |
| 2000 | 201,132 | −2.4% | 8,225 | 24.45 |
| 1999 | 206,100 | −1.1% | 8,385 | 24.58 |
| 1998 | 208,400 | +1.5% | 8,368 | 24.90 |
| 1997 | 205,400 | −4.6% | 8,520 | 24.11 |
| 1996 | 215,400 | +0.2% | 8,688 | 24.79 |
| 1995 | 215,000 | −0.9% | 8,883 | 24.20 |
| 1994 | 217,000 | +2.8% | 9,057 | 23.96 |
| 1993 | 211,000 | −0.6% | 9,173 | 23.00 |
| 1992 | 212,300 | +4.5% | 9,173 | 23.14 |
| 1991 | 203,100 | +3.8% | 8,944 | 22.71 |
| 1990 | 195,700 | −1.1% | 8,624 | 22.69 |
| 1989 | 197,900 | −7.0% | 8,800 | 22.49 |
| 1988 | 212,686 | −5.8% | 9,100 | 23.37 |
| 1987 | 225,685 | +0.3% | 9,800 | 23.03 |
| 1986 | 225,029 | −1.5% | 9,800 | 22.96 |
| 1985 | 228,553 | +4.8% | 9,700 | 23.56 |
| 1984 | 217,996 | −7.0% | 9,600 | 22.71 |
| 1983 | 234,400 | −4.6% | 10,000 | 23.44 |
| 1982 | 245,800 | +9.5% | 10,100 | 24.34 |
| 1981 | 224,468 | +6.4% | 9,900 | 22.67 |
| 1980 | 211,000 | −21% | 9,600 | 21.98 |
| 1979 | 265,800 | +4.0% | 11,400 | 23.32 |
| 1978 | 255,487 | −8.6% | 11,254 | 22.70 |
| 1977 | 279,603 | +20% | 11,834 | 23.63 |
| 1976 | 233,884 | −16% | 11,845 | 19.75 |
| 1975 | 279,981 | −5.6% | 11,755 | 23.82 |
| 1974 | 296,720 | −2.8% | 12,058 | 24.61 |
| 1973 | 305,365 | −2.8% | 12,466 | 24.50 |
| 1972 | 314,271 | −14% | 12,817 | 24.52 |
| 1971 | 363,360 | −11% | 14,954 | 24.30 |
| 1970 | 410,360 | −2.0% | 14,345 | 28.61 |
| 1969 | 418,550 | +1.8% | 16,571 | 25.26 |
| 1968 | 410,950 | −1.3% | 15,344 | 26.78 |
| 1967 | 416,530 | +2.3% | 15,726 | 26.49 |
| 1966 | 407,270 | −2.0% | 14,535 | 28.02 |
| 1965 | 415,370 | +6.9% | 15,122 | 27.47 |
| 1964 | 388,550 | −14% | 14,422 | 26.94 |
| 1963 | 452,760 | +15% | 15,114 | 29.96 |
| 1962 | 392,230 | −0.0% | 14,414 | 27.21 |
| 1961 | 392,370 | — | 13,281 | 29.54 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 11,857 t USD 17.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 5 of 86
- Imports
- 14,018 t USD 27.7 m
- Importer rank
- 7 of 123
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 France?
France produced 159,100 t in 2024, 7.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of leeks?
France ranked 2nd of 56 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 29.4% of the world total.
How has the production of leeks in France changed?
It fell by 4.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −3.3% for the world. The record was 452,760 t in 1963.
What is the yield of leeks in France?
29.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (159,100 t from 5,460 ha), against a world average of 16.7 t/ha.
Does France export or import leeks and other alliaceous vegetables?
In 2024 France reported exports of 11,857 t (USD 17.4 m) and imports of 14,018 t (USD 27.7 m), 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.