Belgium: Grape Market 2025

Grape Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Belgian grape market, when its value decreased by -6.2% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Grape Production in Belgium

In value terms, grape production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapes in Belgium expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 8.2% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the average grape yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the grape harvested area in Belgium reduced to X ha, waning by -6.2% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 29% against the previous year. The grape harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Grape Exports

Exports from Belgium

Grape exports from Belgium shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by -21.6% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 20%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Belgium, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (-0.4% per year) and France (-16.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for grape exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +1.6%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average grape export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Luxembourg (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of grapes increased by 8.2% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of grape imports to Belgium, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest grape suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -18.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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