Benelux: Market for Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes 2024

Market Size for Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes in Benelux

The Benelux market for jams, jellies, puree and pastes contracted remarkably to $X in 2021, dropping by -37.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes in Benelux

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of jams, jellies, puree and pastes increased by 5.1% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 28%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.1%).

In value terms, the largest jam, jelly, puree and paste supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.4% 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 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.2%).

Imports of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of jams, jellies, puree and pastes increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 49%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major importer of jams, jellies, puree and pastes, committing 60% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 38% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest jam, jelly, puree and paste importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 ton in 2021, falling by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform