Belgium: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Belgium

The Belgian frozen fruits and vegetables market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Belgium

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Frozen fruits and vegetables production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Belgium

For the eighth consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in overseas shipments of frozen fruits and vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Italy, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Chile, Ireland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen fruits and vegetables exported from Belgium were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Italy, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Chile, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 frozen fruits and vegetables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Sweden ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen fruits and vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports rose to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Portugal, Germany, China, Egypt, Serbia, the UK, Morocco and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen fruits and vegetables import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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