Belgium: Apple Juice Market 2024

Apple Juice Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian apple juice market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -31.5% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Juice Production in Belgium

In value terms, apple juice production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Apple juice production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Apple Juice Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, shipments abroad of apple juice (single strength) increased by 8.5% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, apple juice exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 53%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for apple juice exports from Belgium, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, apple juice exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +38.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-5.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for apple juice (single strength) exports from Belgium, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +49.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple juice export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Juice Imports

Imports into Belgium

Apple juice imports into Belgium reached X tons in 2021, with an increase of 1.9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -22.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple juice imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +5.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple juice imports to Belgium, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +55.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest apple juice suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland and Austria, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +32.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple juice import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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