Belgium: Grape Must Market 2025

Grape Must Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Belgian grape must market, when its value increased by 13% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -34.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Grape Must Production in Belgium

In value terms, grape must production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -37.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Must Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, grape must exports from Belgium rose sharply to X litres, surging by 14% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 307% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X litres. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape must exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 349% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X litres), the United States (X litres) and the UK (X litres) were the main destinations of grape must exports from Belgium, together comprising 52% of total exports. Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Brazil, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, France, Canada, Morocco and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +200.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grape must exported from Belgium were China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports. Luxembourg, the UK, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Malaysia, Canada, Morocco, France and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +190.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average grape must export price amounted to $X per litre, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to France ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Must Imports

Imports into Belgium

Grape must imports into Belgium dropped sharply to X litres in 2021, with a decrease of -16.4% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 138%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X litres in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape must imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 455%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X litres) constituted the largest supplier of grape must to Belgium, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, grape must imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X litres), threefold. Italy (X litres) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +284.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-4.3% per year) and Italy (-4.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grape must to Belgium, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +331.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.2% per year) and Italy (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average grape must import price amounted to $X per litre, picking up by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 134%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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