Benelux: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux carrot and turnip market reduced notably to $X in 2022, waning by -19.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Benelux

In value terms, carrot and turnip production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1.8%).

The average carrot and turnip yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -8.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the carrot and turnip harvested area in Benelux shrank slightly to X ha, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 4.8%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the carrot and turnip harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of carrots and turnips decreased by -8.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of carrots and turnips, comprising 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 25% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -1.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +3.7 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest carrot and turnip supplier in Benelux, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%).

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips decreased by -17.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 6.5%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importer of carrots and turnips in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a 15% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the carrots and turnips imports, with a CAGR of -1.9% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +6.1 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Belgium, with a CAGR of -3.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform