Benelux: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux grain market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Grain Production in Benelux

In value terms, grain production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. 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.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in Benelux amounted to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of grain were harvested in Benelux; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the fourth year in a row, Benelux recorded decline in overseas shipments of grain, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporter of grain in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while 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), together comprising X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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, the amount of grain imported in Benelux fell to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, grain imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importer of grain, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up 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) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated slight 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 import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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