Belgium: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the vegetable market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable consumption continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the vegetable market attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable market failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in Belgium

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in Belgium; going up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Vegetable output in Belgium indicated a moderate growth, which was largely conditioned by a moderate growth of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of vegetables in Belgium totaled X ton per ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield attained its maximum level of X ton per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Belgium totaled X ha, coming up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Belgium vegetable harvested area peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Exports from Belgium

Vegetable exports from Belgium totaled X tons in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Belgium exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, vegetable exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the vegetable exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Belgium

The exports of the four major exporters of vegetables, namely the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain and China, represented more than third of total export. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by the U.S. (X%). India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India and Egypt, which together accounted for a further X%.

China (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Belgium

In 2017, the vegetable export price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, an increase of X% against the previous year. Belgium export price peaked of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Belgium

Vegetable imports into Belgium totaled X tons in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. In that year, the vegetable imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable imports failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Belgium

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest importers of vegetables, together committing X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) occupied the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belgium (-X%), the Netherlands (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Belgium

In 2017, the vegetable import price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, vegetable import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for vegetables attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the import prices for vegetables stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform