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Belgium: Carob Market 2025

Carob Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian carob market shrank to $X in 2021, declining by -10.9% 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 showed a mild descent. Carob consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carob Exports

Exports from Belgium

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of carob decreased by -9.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carob exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for carob exports from Belgium, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, carob exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-2.9% per year) and France (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for carob exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports. Switzerland, Hungary, Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +38.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average carob export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Switzerland (-3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carob Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of carob were imported into Belgium; with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carob imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main suppliers of carob imports to Belgium, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Algeria (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Algeria ($X) were the largest carob suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Algeria, with a CAGR of +38.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average carob import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 8.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carob in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of carob consumption in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Turkey, together comprising 51% of global consumption. Morocco, Greece, Vietnam, Cyprus, France, Algeria, Switzerland, Lebanon and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

What are the largest producers of carob in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of carob production in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Morocco, with a combined 57% share of global production. Turkey, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

What are the leading suppliers of carob to Belgium?

In value terms, the largest carob suppliers to Belgium were Spain, the Netherlands and Algeria, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of carob from Belgium?

In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for carob exports from Belgium, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 3.7% share.

What is the average export price for carob in Belgium?

The average carob export price stood at $534 per ton in 2020, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carob in Belgium?

In 2020, the average carob import price amounted to $398 per ton, with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carob 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 461 - Carobs

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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024