Belgium: Triticale Market 2025

Triticale Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian triticale market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Triticale Production in Belgium

In value terms, triticale production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 54%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of triticale in Belgium stood at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average triticale yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The triticale harvested area in Belgium amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. The triticale harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Triticale Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of triticale were exported from Belgium; waning by -39.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 445% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, triticale exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 286% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of triticale exports from Belgium, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +61.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for triticale exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 98% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +63.3%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average triticale export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Netherlands (+3.4%).

Triticale Imports

Imports into Belgium

Triticale imports into Belgium shrank markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -22.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 191%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, triticale imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 160%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest triticale supplier to Belgium, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, triticale imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.6% per year) and Poland (+68.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of triticale to Belgium, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at -5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.9% per year) and Poland (+50.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average triticale import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 30% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, triticale import price increased by +70.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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