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Apricot Market Size in Belgium
The Belgian apricot market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -29.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Apricot Exports
Exports from Belgium
In 2022, exports of apricots from Belgium soared to X tons, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, apricot exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of apricot exports from Belgium, with a combined 79% share of total exports. Germany, Spain and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for apricot exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports. Germany, Spain and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +54.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 50%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Apricot Imports
Imports into Belgium
In 2022, approx. X tons of apricots were imported into Belgium; shrinking by -14.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, apricot imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of apricot imports to Belgium, together accounting for 77% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +326.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest apricot suppliers to Belgium were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +157.8%, saw 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
The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the apricot market in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 526 - Apricots
Country coverage:
- Belgium
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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