Leeks production in South Korea
In 2024 South Korea produced 153,261 t of leeks, the 3rd largest in the world (7.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.2%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 3,228 ha, yield 47.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 153,261 t
- World rank
- 3 of 56
- 10-year change
- +7.2%
- Record
- 153,261 t
- 2024
Leeks in South Korea, 2005–2024 (tonnes)
South Korea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 7.2%
- 6.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 47.5
- world 16.7 (+184%)
- kg per person
- 2.96
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- +7.2%
- 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% |
| 5 | Turkey | 151,277 | 7.1% |
Map of world production of leeks
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 153,261 | +0.7% | 3,228 | 47.48 |
| 2023 | 152,205 | +0.7% | 3,218 | 47.30 |
| 2022 | 151,148 | −0.5% | 3,209 | 47.10 |
| 2021 | 151,863 | +1.0% | 3,222 | 47.13 |
| 2020 | 150,331 | −0.0% | 3,209 | 46.85 |
| 2019 | 150,370 | +2.0% | 3,227 | 46.60 |
| 2018 | 147,389 | −0.2% | 3,177 | 46.39 |
| 2017 | 147,735 | +3.3% | 3,221 | 45.87 |
| 2016 | 142,973 | −3.1% | 3,183 | 44.92 |
| 2015 | 147,601 | +3.3% | 3,167 | 46.61 |
| 2014 | 142,906 | +3.2% | 3,102 | 46.07 |
| 2013 | 138,412 | +2.5% | 3,031 | 45.67 |
| 2012 | 135,000 | +2.0% | 3,000 | 45.00 |
| 2011 | 132,414 | +2.0% | 2,989 | 44.30 |
| 2010 | 129,854 | −0.1% | 2,973 | 43.68 |
| 2009 | 130,000 | +12% | 3,000 | 43.33 |
| 2008 | 116,500 | +5.5% | 2,650 | 43.96 |
| 2007 | 110,437 | +25% | 2,618 | 42.18 |
| 2006 | 88,000 | −2.6% | 2,300 | 38.26 |
| 2005 | 90,386 | — | 2,276 | 39.71 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 13 t USD 95,000
- Exporter rank
- 61 of 86
- Imports
- 24,351 t USD 16.1 m
- Importer rank
- 5 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 South Korea?
South Korea produced 153,261 t in 2024, 7.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of leeks?
South Korea ranked 3rd of 56 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 29.4% of the world total.
How has the production of leeks in South Korea changed?
It rose by 7.2% 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 South Korea?
47.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (153,261 t from 3,228 ha), against a world average of 16.7 t/ha.
Does South Korea export or import leeks and other alliaceous vegetables?
In 2024 South Korea reported exports of 13 t (USD 95,000) and imports of 24,351 t (USD 16.1 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; the 2024 figure for South Korea is imputed by FAO. 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.