Belgium: Dried Grapes Market 2024

Dried Grapes Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian dried grapes market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried grapes decreased by -51.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 47%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of dried grapes exports from Belgium, together comprising 92% of total exports. The Czech Republic and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +147.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for dried grapes exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports. The Czech Republic and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.8%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +126.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried grapes export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 the Netherlands (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports into Belgium

Dried grapes imports into Belgium reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -19.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried grapes imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried grapes imports to Belgium, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Italy, Chile, Iran, South Africa, France, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest dried grapes suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Chile, South Africa, Italy, Iran, France, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried grapes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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