Belgium: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Belgium

The Belgian market for peel of citrus fruit or melons surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 35% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Belgium

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit or melons peel production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, exports of peel of citrus fruit or melons from Belgium dropped remarkably to X tons, which is down by -27.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +36.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit or melons peel exports from Belgium, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +193.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit or melons peel exported from Belgium were France ($X), Ireland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +146.3%, 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 2021, the average export price for peel of citrus fruit or melons amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, citrus fruit or melons peel export price decreased by -22.5% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of peel of citrus fruit or melons were imported into Belgium; falling by -47.6% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 85%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Haiti (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit or melons peel imports to Belgium, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit or melons peel suppliers to Belgium were the UK ($X), Haiti ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, France, Vietnam, Romania, Turkey and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +31.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+81.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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