Belgium: Market for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk 2024

Market Size for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Belgium

The Belgian market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed prominent growth. Non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Belgium

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Exports from Belgium

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk decreased by -10.7% to X litres in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X litres, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X litres), the Netherlands (X litres) and Germany (X litres) were the main destinations of non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports from Belgium, together accounting for 63% of total exports. France, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Greece, Israel, Sweden and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports. France, Israel, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Greece and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +17.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average export price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk stood at $X per litre in 2022, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Imports into Belgium

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk decreased by -15.3% to X litres in 2022. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X litres in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X litres), Germany (X litres) and the Netherlands (X litres) were the main suppliers of non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports to Belgium, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Italy, Sweden, Austria, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +44.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Italy, Sweden, Austria, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +33.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk stood at $X per litre in 2022, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per litre), while the price for Italy ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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