Belgium: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Belgium

For the fourth consecutive year, the Belgian cereal market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Cereal Production in Belgium

In value terms, cereal production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereals in Belgium totaled X tons per ha, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cereals in Belgium reduced to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. Based on 2022 figures, cereal export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cereals, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, cereal imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cereal to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cereal imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. Based on 2022 figures, cereal import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) and France ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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