Benelux: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux grain market reached $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in Benelux

In value terms, grain production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average grain yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the grain yield reached 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 grain harvested area reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the fourth consecutive year, Benelux recorded decline in shipments abroad of cereal grains, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporter of cereal grains in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest grain supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were imported in Benelux; declining by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, grain imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of cereal grains in Benelux, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

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

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform