Benelux: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux durum wheat market decreased by -19.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Production in Benelux

In value terms, durum wheat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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 99.9% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of -0.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

The average durum wheat yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the durum wheat yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The durum wheat harvested area declined slightly to X ha in 2022, reducing by -3.6% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.8%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of durum wheat decreased by -60% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together committing 98% of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of -2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest durum wheat supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +5.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of durum wheat decreased by -70% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, durum wheat imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 56%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the largest importer of durum wheat in Benelux, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 54% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by Luxembourg (22%).

Imports into Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of -8.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Luxembourg (+14 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -14.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported durum wheat in Benelux, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium totaled -7.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+4.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform