Belgium: Market for Homogenised Preparations Of Jams, Fruit Jellies And Marmalades 2024

Market Size for Homogenised Preparations Of Jams, Fruit Jellies And Marmalades in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian homogenised jam and marmalade market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Homogenised jam and marmalade consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Homogenised Preparations Of Jams, Fruit Jellies And Marmalades in Belgium

In value terms, homogenised jam and marmalade production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Homogenised Preparations Of Jams, Fruit Jellies And Marmalades

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of homogenised preparations of jams, fruit jellies and marmalades decreased by -33.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, homogenised jam and marmalade exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for homogenised jam and marmalade exports from Belgium, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, homogenised jam and marmalade exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-18.3% per year) and the UK (+13.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for homogenised jam and marmalade exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports. France, Austria, Israel, Germany and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +96.9%, saw 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

The average homogenised jam and marmalade export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -20.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, homogenised jam and marmalade export price increased by +56.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Homogenised Preparations Of Jams, Fruit Jellies And Marmalades

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of homogenised preparations of jams, fruit jellies and marmalades imported into Belgium shrank notably to X tons, waning by -21.7% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, homogenised jam and marmalade imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of homogenised jam and marmalade imports to Belgium, together accounting for 82% of total imports. Romania, Spain, Poland, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +62.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest homogenised jam and marmalade suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Germany, Poland, Spain, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +60.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 homogenised jam and marmalade import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, homogenised jam and marmalade import price increased by +60.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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