Belgium: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian onion and shallot market decreased by -2.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Belgium

In value terms, onion and shallot production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Belgium reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -8.4% on the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield reached the peak 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, the onion and shallot harvested area in Belgium shrank to X ha, which is down by -5.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, exports of onions and shallots from Belgium fell to X tons, shrinking by -8.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 69%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 60%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Belgium, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for 82% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Germany and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.4%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +10.9%, 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 onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Netherlands (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were imported into Belgium; falling by -8.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Belgium, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+0.3% per year) and Spain (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Belgium, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-5.5% per year) and Poland (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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