Belgium: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian fruit market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Belgium

In value terms, fruit production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Belgium shrank to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Belgium; surging by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, the UK, Italy, Estonia, Romania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, the UK, Estonia, Russia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Belgium

Fruit imports into Belgium dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Ecuador, New Zealand, Cameroon, Italy, Germany, France and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Costa Rica, Colombia, Italy, Germany, Ecuador, France, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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