Belgium: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian fonio market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Fonio consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fonio Production in Belgium

In value terms, fonio production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +12.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fonio yield in Belgium stood at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 fonio production in Belgium amounted to less than X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fonio Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of fonio exported from Belgium shrank significantly to X tons, falling by -80% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,013% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 512% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X kg) was the main destination for fonio exports from Belgium, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, fonio exports to Luxembourg exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Luxembourg totaled -11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-43.4% per year) and Switzerland (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X) remains the key foreign market for fonio exports from Belgium, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Luxembourg amounted to -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-33.8% per year) and Switzerland (+11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fonio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 118% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fonio Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of fonio, when their volume decreased by -65.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 757%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 240%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Ghana (X kg) were the main suppliers of fonio imports to Belgium, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to Belgium, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guinea ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled -33.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guinea (-13.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+8.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 87% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted slight growth. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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