Belgium: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian root and tuber market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Root And Tuber Production in Belgium

In value terms, root and tuber production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced 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, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Belgium declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 harvested area of roots and tubers in Belgium stood at X ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from Belgium; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Belgium stood at X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest root and tuber suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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