Belgium: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian asparagus market decreased by -5.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Asparagus Production in Belgium

In value terms, asparagus production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of asparagus in Belgium reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -5.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average asparagus yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the asparagus harvested area in Belgium declined slightly to X ha, which is down by -3% on the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, asparagus harvested area decreased by -3.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to asparagus production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of asparagus exported from Belgium fell markedly to X tons, which is down by -49.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 45%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Belgium, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, asparagus exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.9% per year) and Norway (-4.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Belgium, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-5.3% per year) and Luxembourg (+2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Netherlands (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, imports of asparagus into Belgium fell notably to X tons, reducing by -26.8% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of asparagus imports to Belgium, together comprising 88% of total imports. Spain, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Peru ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest asparagus suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +17.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Peru ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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