Belgium: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian mushroom and truffle market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Belgium

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 7.3%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle yield in Belgium stood at less than X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the mushroom and truffle harvested area in Belgium totaled less than X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, exports of mushrooms and truffles from Belgium fell remarkably to X tons, reducing by -29.2% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of mushroom and truffle exports from Belgium, together comprising 91% of total exports. Luxembourg, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +108.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mushroom and truffle exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports. Spain, Portugal and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +105.4%, 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

The average mushroom and truffle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of mushrooms and truffles decreased by -23.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mushroom and truffle to Belgium, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-0.5% per year) and France (-1.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Belgium, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-0.8% per year) and France (-5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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