Benelux: Food Manufacture Machinery Market 2025

Food Manufacture Machinery Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux food manufacture machinery market, when its value decreased by -45.5% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Food Manufacture Machinery Production in Benelux

In value terms, food manufacture machinery production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Food Manufacture Machinery Exports

Exports in Benelux

Food manufacture machinery exports rose markedly to X units in 2021, with an increase of 6.9% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +48.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), committing an 18% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -5.0% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -3.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest food manufacture machinery supplier in Benelux, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +1.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.7%).

Food Manufacture Machinery Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink, when their volume increased by 56% to X units. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +117.7% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importer of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near 74% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), generating a 26% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink imports, with a CAGR of +20.0% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-1.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+42 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-41.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink in Benelux, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, food manufacture machinery imports increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform