Belgium: Prepared Drier Market 2025

Prepared Drier Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian prepared drier market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prepared Drier Production in Belgium

In value terms, prepared drier production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Prepared drier production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Drier Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, exports of prepared driers from Belgium shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared drier exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared drier exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, the UK, Poland, the Czech Republic, Singapore, Italy, Austria, Denmark and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for prepared drier exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Italy, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Austria, Denmark and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, 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 prepared drier export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Prepared Drier Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of prepared driers decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared drier imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared drier imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, France, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared driers to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared drier import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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