Belgium: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian cauliflower and broccoli market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Belgium

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Belgium fell to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 8.7%. The cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood 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 total area harvested in terms of cauliflower and broccoli production in Belgium dropped to X ha, waning by -2.7% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -61.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cauliflower and broccoli exports from Belgium, together comprising 81% of total exports. Luxembourg, the UK, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cauliflower and broccoli exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Germany, Greece, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Russia (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cauliflower and broccoli, when their volume decreased by -17% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 46%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Belgium, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +15.6%, 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 cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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