Belgium: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in Belgium

In value terms, fruit and berry production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Belgium fell to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit and berry yield failed to regain momentum. 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 fruits and berries production in Belgium expanded to X ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, the UK, Austria, Italy, Estonia, Russia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Estonia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Poland, Italy, Russia, the Czech Republic, the UK, Austria, Estonia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported into Belgium; which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Ecuador, New Zealand, Cameroon, Italy, Germany, France and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cameroon (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and New Zealand ($X) were the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. Costa Rica, Colombia, Italy, Germany, France, Ecuador, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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