Belgium: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian lentil market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 42% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Lentil consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, lentil exports from Belgium reduced sharply to X tons, waning by -75% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 274%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 311% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Belgium, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), ninefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% 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: France (-18.9% per year) and Italy (+62.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Belgium, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-15.5% per year) and Italy (+61.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil export price increased by +32.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of lentils decreased by -49.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 216%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 237%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lentil to Belgium, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+9.4% per year) and France (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Belgium, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+11.3% per year) and Turkey (-2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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