Belgium: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian apple market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Belgium

In value terms, apple production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average apple yield in Belgium surged to X tons per ha, picking up by 52% compared with 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Belgium shrank to X ha, waning by -2.4% on 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a perceptible decrease. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -13.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Belgium, together comprising 85% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +2.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, the UK, the Czech Republic and Spain, which together accounted for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +1.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Russia (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were imported into Belgium; waning by -11.3% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Belgium, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Poland, Chile and the UK, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +6.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), New Zealand ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Chile, Poland and the UK, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +6.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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