Benelux: Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market 2025

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux fruit-preparation industrial machinery market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Production in Benelux

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -20.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +34.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the major exporter of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), generating a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports from the Netherlands stood at +1.4%. At the same time, Belgium (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of Belgium (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-4.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest fruit-preparation industrial machinery supplier in Benelux, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fruit-preparation industrial machinery export price increased by +103.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.0%).

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables increased by 14% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +88.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) represented roughly 85% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X units), creating a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest fruit-preparation industrial machinery importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +19.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 107%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while Luxembourg ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+19.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform