Belgium: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -12.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Belgium

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 249,836,800% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Belgium stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Belgium amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were exported from Belgium; with an increase of 4.9% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Belgium, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+31.0% per year) and Chile (-17.9% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +27.8%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 163%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Chile (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Belgium

Imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing into Belgium expanded to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 4.6% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 98%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of seed, fruit and spore used for sowing to Belgium, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled -7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.0% per year) and Poland (+117.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Belgium, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.1% per year) and France (-4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norfolk Island (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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