Belgium: Chewing Gum Market 2025

Chewing Gum Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian chewing gum market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Production in Belgium

In value terms, chewing gum production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 59%. Chewing gum production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chewing Gum Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of chewing gum increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 68%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, chewing gum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for chewing gum exports from Belgium, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, chewing gum exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.4% per year) and Germany (+2.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for chewing gum exports from Belgium, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-0.3% per year) and Germany (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chewing gum export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chewing Gum Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of chewing gum imported into Belgium rose significantly to X tons, picking up by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chewing gum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of chewing gum imports to Belgium, together comprising 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, China and Spain, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +97.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chewing gum to Belgium, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+52.2% per year) and France (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chewing gum import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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