Leeks production in Portugal
In 2024 Portugal produced 27,600 t of leeks, the 15th largest in the world (1.29% of the world total). The record was 38,390 t in 2020. Area harvested: 920 ha, yield 30.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 27,600 t
- World rank
- 15 of 56
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 38,390 t
- 2020
Leeks in Portugal, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.3%
- Yield, t/ha
- 30.0
- world 16.7 (+79%)
- kg per person
- 2.65
- world 0.26
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | United Kingdom | 47,259 | 2.2% |
| 14 | Sri Lanka | 47,000 | 2.2% |
| 15 | Portugal | 27,600 | 1.3% |
| 16 | Taiwan | 20,434 | 0.96% |
| 17 | Peru | 19,310 | 0.90% |
Map of world production of leeks
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,600 | +70% | 920 | 30.00 |
| 2023 | 16,220 | −16% | 660 | 24.58 |
| 2022 | 19,260 | −43% | 740 | 26.03 |
| 2021 | 33,970 | −12% | 1,420 | 23.92 |
| 2020 | 38,390 | +81% | 1,370 | 28.02 |
| 2019 | 21,220 | −12% | 730 | 29.07 |
| 2018 | 24,010 | — | 890 | 26.98 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6,146 t USD 8.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 86
- Imports
- 2,618 t USD 4.1 m
- Importer rank
- 26 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 Portugal?
Portugal produced 27,600 t in 2024, 1.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of leeks?
Portugal ranked 15th of 56 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 29.4% of the world total.
What is the yield of leeks in Portugal?
30.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (27,600 t from 920 ha), against a world average of 16.7 t/ha.
Does Portugal export or import leeks and other alliaceous vegetables?
In 2024 Portugal reported exports of 6,146 t (USD 8.4 m) and imports of 2,618 t (USD 4.1 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.