Belgium: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian vegetable market rose to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Vegetable Production in Belgium

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Belgium reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Belgium; which is down by X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 vegetable exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. 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 totaled 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 ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Luxembourg and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Belgium; growing by X% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

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

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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