Belgium: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian carrot and turnip market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -11.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Belgium

In value terms, carrot and turnip production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 51%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Belgium declined markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -15.1% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 45%. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted markedly 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 carrots and turnips were harvested in Belgium; declining by -1.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 8.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the carrot and turnip harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of carrots and turnips decreased by -29.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Belgium, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+7.1% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Belgium, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+1.5% per year) and Germany (-0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Luxembourg (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -7.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Belgium, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.5% per year) and Spain (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Belgium, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-8.0% per year) and Spain (-1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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