Belgium: Dry Bean Market 2020

Dry Bean Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the dry bean market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, dry bean consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Belgium dry bean consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Dry Bean Production in Belgium

In 2017, production of beans (dry) in Belgium totaled X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, dry bean production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the dry bean production attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the dry bean production stood at a somewhat lower level. Dry bean output in Belgium indicated a strong increase, which was largely conditioned by a remarkable growth of the harvested area and a strong increase in yield figures.

Average yield of beans (dry) in Belgium stood at X ton per ha in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the dry bean yield reached its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to see steady 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 2017, the total area harvested in terms of beans (dry) production in Belgium amounted to X ha, coming up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry bean production attained its maximum of X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Dry Bean Exports from Belgium

In 2017, approx. X tons of beans (dry) were exported from Belgium; waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, dry bean exports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the dry bean exports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, dry bean exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, dry bean exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the dry bean exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the dry bean exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Dry Bean Exports by Country from Belgium

In 2017, Myanmar (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented the largest exporters of beans (dry), together creating X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the UK (X tons) took the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X), China ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Brazil, the UK and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X%.

Egypt (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Export Prices by Country in Belgium

In 2017, the dry bean export price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the dry bean export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for beans (dry) attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the export prices for beans (dry) failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was China ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports into Belgium

In 2017, imports of beans (dry) into Belgium amounted to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, dry bean imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dry bean imports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, dry bean imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, dry bean imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Dry Bean Imports by Country into Belgium

In 2017, India (X tons), followed by China (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the major importers of beans (dry), together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Angola (X tons), Brazil (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), the UK (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Italy (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beans (dry) into Belgium, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

Dry Bean Import Prices by Country in Belgium

In 2017, the dry bean import price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the dry bean import price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for beans (dry) reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the import prices for beans (dry) failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Vietnam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform