Belgium and the Netherlands call the shots in leek trade; Spain fills gap
Leeks are a small but very stable product in the fruit and vegetable assortment. France is the largest producer in Europe, but Belgium and the Netherlands call the shots in international trade. Both countries export around 60 to 70,000 tons of leeks worth €70 to €80 million each season. France grows approximately 160,000 tons of leeks annually but only exports about 10,000 tons. That
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