Belgium: Market for Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes 2024

Market Size for Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes in Belgium

The Belgian fruit or nut preserves market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes in Belgium

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes, when their volume decreased by -0.1% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for fruit or nut preserves exports from Belgium, accounting for a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit or nut preserves exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-6.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes exports from Belgium, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.5% per year) and the United States (+17.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fruit or nut preserves export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes were imported into Belgium; picking up by 11% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +44.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves imports declined modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit or nut preserves imports to Belgium, together accounting for 65% of total imports. Italy, Germany, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit or nut preserves suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, Chile and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +34.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average fruit or nut preserves import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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