Benelux: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux grape market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 32% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Grape Production in Benelux

In value terms, grape production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -26.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Luxembourg (X tons) remains the largest grape producing country in Benelux, comprising approx. 74% of total volume. Moreover, grape production in Luxembourg exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), fivefold.

In Luxembourg, grape production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+11.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+10.2% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of grapes in Benelux was estimated at X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 51%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the grape yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in Benelux contracted slightly to X ha, which is down by -2% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Grape Exports

Exports in Benelux

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of grapes decreased by -26.6% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, grape exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 31%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapes exports, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest grape supplier in Benelux, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, grape exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Belgium (+0.1%).

Grape Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of grapes decreased by -11.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, grape imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest importer of grapes, comprising 88% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 12% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapes imports, with a CAGR of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-1.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapes in Benelux, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, grape imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform