Leeks production in Switzerland
In 2024 Switzerland produced 11,700 t of leeks, the 21st largest in the world (0.55% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 17%. The record was 14,156 t in 2022. Area harvested: 441 ha, yield 26.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 11,700 t
- World rank
- 21 of 56
- 10-year change
- −17%
- Record
- 14,156 t
- 2022
Leeks in Switzerland, 2003–2024 (tonnes)
Switzerland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.55%
- 0.64% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 26.5
- world 16.7 (+59%)
- kg per person
- 1.31
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- −17%
- world −3.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Mexico | 14,147 | 0.66% |
| 20 | Greece | 11,910 | 0.56% |
| 21 | Switzerland | 11,700 | 0.55% |
| 22 | Iran | 11,601 | 0.54% |
| 23 | Austria | 7,930 | 0.37% |
Map of world production of leeks
Share of the world total; Switzerland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,700 | −0.5% | 441 | 26.53 |
| 2023 | 11,762 | −17% | 457 | 25.74 |
| 2022 | 14,156 | +24% | 497 | 28.48 |
| 2021 | 11,375 | −11% | 463 | 24.57 |
| 2020 | 12,785 | +10% | 443 | 28.86 |
| 2019 | 11,616 | −1.5% | 422 | 27.53 |
| 2018 | 11,791 | −13% | 461 | 25.58 |
| 2017 | 13,526 | −1.0% | 461 | 29.34 |
| 2016 | 13,668 | +13% | 446 | 30.65 |
| 2015 | 12,067 | −14% | 432 | 27.93 |
| 2014 | 14,085 | +26% | 428 | 32.91 |
| 2013 | 11,167 | −3.9% | 449 | 24.87 |
| 2012 | 11,618 | −15% | 437 | 26.59 |
| 2011 | 13,737 | +22% | 449 | 30.59 |
| 2010 | 11,228 | −6.2% | 455 | 24.68 |
| 2009 | 11,972 | +9.0% | 457 | 26.20 |
| 2008 | 10,981 | +4.2% | 426 | 25.78 |
| 2007 | 10,534 | +27% | 465 | 22.65 |
| 2006 | 8,273 | −20% | 473 | 17.49 |
| 2005 | 10,315 | −8.7% | 476 | 21.67 |
| 2004 | 11,300 | +28% | 489 | 23.11 |
| 2003 | 8,798 | — | 446 | 19.73 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 4,000
- Exporter rank
- 86 of 86
- Imports
- 2,488 t USD 7.4 m
- Importer rank
- 28 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 Switzerland?
Switzerland produced 11,700 t in 2024, 0.55% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Switzerland rank in the world for production of leeks?
Switzerland ranked 21st of 56 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 29.4% of the world total.
How has the production of leeks in Switzerland changed?
It fell by 17% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −3.3% for the world. The record was 14,156 t in 2022.
What is the yield of leeks in Switzerland?
26.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (11,700 t from 441 ha), against a world average of 16.7 t/ha.
Does Switzerland export or import leeks and other alliaceous vegetables?
In 2024 Switzerland reported exports of 1 t (USD 4,000) and imports of 2,488 t (USD 7.4 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.