Benelux: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2024

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux currant and gooseberry market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Benelux

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 162%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of currant and gooseberry production was the Netherlands (X tons), comprising approx. 88% of total volume. Moreover, currant and gooseberry production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold.

In the Netherlands, currant and gooseberry production expanded at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry yield in Benelux contracted slightly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the currant and gooseberry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then reduced modestly 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 2021, approx. X ha of currants and gooseberries were harvested in Benelux; approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to currant and gooseberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of currants and gooseberries were exported in Benelux; picking up by 18% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main exporter of currants and gooseberries, comprising 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 15% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of currants and gooseberries. At the same time, Belgium (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +1.1% from 2012-2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest currant and gooseberry supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, currant and gooseberry exports increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry export price decreased by -4.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.1%).

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of currants and gooseberries, when their volume increased by 84% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 92%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.9%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported currants and gooseberries in Benelux, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, currant and gooseberry imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -25.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry import price decreased by -43.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 32%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform