Leeks production in United Kingdom
In 2024 United Kingdom produced 47,259 t of leeks, the 13th largest in the world (2.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 33%. The record was 78,648 t in 1991. Area harvested: 2,444 ha, yield 19.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 47,259 t
- World rank
- 13 of 56
- 10-year change
- +33%
- Record
- 78,648 t
- 1991
Leeks in United Kingdom, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 1.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 19.3
- world 16.7 (+16%)
- kg per person
- 0.68
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- +33%
- world −3.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 15 | Portugal | 27,600 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of leeks
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47,259 | +17% | 2,444 | 19.34 |
| 2023 | 40,332 | −7.0% | 2,233 | 18.06 |
| 2022 | 43,391 | −3.0% | 2,202 | 19.71 |
| 2021 | 44,729 | −3.9% | 2,340 | 19.11 |
| 2020 | 46,525 | +21% | 2,090 | 22.26 |
| 2019 | 38,329 | +4.4% | 1,703 | 22.51 |
| 2018 | 36,714 | −12% | 1,810 | 20.28 |
| 2017 | 41,956 | +8.1% | 2,009 | 20.88 |
| 2016 | 38,816 | +14% | 1,966 | 19.74 |
| 2015 | 33,949 | −4.4% | 1,538 | 22.07 |
| 2014 | 35,506 | +1.3% | 1,584 | 22.42 |
| 2013 | 35,053 | −6.2% | 1,741 | 20.13 |
| 2012 | 37,358 | −8.2% | 1,759 | 21.24 |
| 2011 | 40,700 | −4.0% | 1,718 | 23.69 |
| 2010 | 42,400 | +14% | 1,704 | 24.88 |
| 2009 | 37,200 | −13% | 1,683 | 22.10 |
| 2008 | 42,590 | −13% | 1,647 | 25.86 |
| 2007 | 49,100 | +6.0% | 1,824 | 26.92 |
| 2006 | 46,300 | −6.8% | 1,776 | 26.07 |
| 2005 | 49,700 | +24% | 1,700 | 29.24 |
| 2004 | 40,200 | +12% | 2,010 | 20.00 |
| 2003 | 35,900 | −5.5% | 2,010 | 17.86 |
| 2002 | 38,000 | −14% | 1,900 | 20.00 |
| 2001 | 44,300 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 22.15 |
| 2000 | 44,300 | −4.3% | 2,000 | 22.15 |
| 1999 | 46,300 | −16% | 2,600 | 17.81 |
| 1998 | 55,300 | +9.7% | 2,800 | 19.75 |
| 1997 | 50,400 | −3.1% | 2,500 | 20.16 |
| 1996 | 52,000 | −8.8% | 2,600 | 20.00 |
| 1995 | 57,000 | −6.6% | 3,000 | 19.00 |
| 1994 | 61,000 | −19% | 3,000 | 20.33 |
| 1993 | 75,686 | +5.5% | 3,440 | 22.00 |
| 1992 | 71,772 | −8.7% | 3,508 | 20.46 |
| 1991 | 78,648 | +13% | 3,629 | 21.67 |
| 1990 | 69,678 | −5.2% | 3,398 | 20.51 |
| 1989 | 73,500 | — | 3,100 | 23.71 |
| 1988 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 332 t USD 800,000
- Exporter rank
- 29 of 86
- Imports
- 8,299 t USD 17.4 m
- Importer rank
- 11 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 United Kingdom?
United Kingdom produced 47,259 t in 2024, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world for production of leeks?
United Kingdom ranked 13th of 56 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 29.4% of the world total.
How has the production of leeks in United Kingdom changed?
It rose by 33% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −3.3% for the world. The record was 78,648 t in 1991.
What is the yield of leeks in United Kingdom?
19.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (47,259 t from 2,444 ha), against a world average of 16.7 t/ha.
Does United Kingdom export or import leeks and other alliaceous vegetables?
In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 332 t (USD 800,000) and imports of 8,299 t (USD 17.4 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.