Belgium: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Belgium

After two years of decline, the Belgian currant and gooseberry market increased by 9.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Belgium

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry yield in Belgium reduced to X tons per ha, waning by -6.6% against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 89%. Over the period under review, the average currant and gooseberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of currants and gooseberries were harvested in Belgium; which is down by -5.3% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 18%. The currant and gooseberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Belgium

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of currants and gooseberries decreased by -24% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of currant and gooseberry exports from Belgium, together comprising 78% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +195.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for currant and gooseberry exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +178.5%, 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

The average currant and gooseberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of currants and gooseberries, when their volume increased by 34% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 98%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of currant and gooseberry imports to Belgium, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Belgium, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+9.6% per year) and Chile (-7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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