Belgium: Potato Harvester Market 2025

Potato Harvester Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian potato harvester market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 26% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Potato harvester consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Harvester Production in Belgium

In value terms, potato harvester production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Potato Harvester Exports

Exports from Belgium

Potato harvester exports from Belgium stood at X tons in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 95%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato harvester exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of potato harvester exports from Belgium, together comprising 54% of total exports. Russia, the UK, Australia, Denmark, Canada, Poland and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for potato harvester exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Poland and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +36.9%, 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 potato harvester export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Canada (-8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Potato Harvester Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, potato harvester imports into Belgium surged to X tons, jumping by 23% against the year before. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, potato harvester imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest potato harvester supplier to Belgium, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, potato harvester imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +25.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato-diggers and potato harvesters to Belgium, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potato harvester import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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