Belgium: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian berry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Berry Production in Belgium

In value terms, berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Belgium declined modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average berry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of berries were harvested in Belgium; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to berry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from Belgium

Berry exports from Belgium expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Sweden, the UK, Finland, Luxembourg, Spain and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for berry exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of berries imported into Belgium fell to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of berry to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

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