Belgium: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian candied fruit market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in Belgium

In value terms, candied fruit production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of candied fruits decreased by -5.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 185% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, candied fruit exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Belgium, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+38.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+64.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 9.5%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +64.1%, recorded 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 candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the United Arab Emirates (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, supplies from abroad of candied fruits increased by 6.3% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, candied fruit imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +70.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Belgium, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +350.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest candied fruit suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Spain and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +208.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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