Belgium: Sausage Market 2024

Sausage Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian sausage market increased by 4.9% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sausage Production in Belgium

In value terms, sausage production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +85.7% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19%. Sausage production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sausage Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of sausages and similar products of meat increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +58.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sausage exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for sausage exports from Belgium, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, sausage exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+30.9% per year) and France (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sausage exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +37.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average sausage export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the UK (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sausage Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, imports of sausages and similar products of meat into Belgium soared to X tons, jumping by 36% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +33.0% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sausage imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +82.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of sausage imports to Belgium, together comprising 80% of total imports. Spain, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +76.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest sausage suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Italy, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +68.9%, saw 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 sausage import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 8.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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