Benelux: Mixes And Doughs Market 2024

Mixes And Doughs Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux mixes and doughs market decreased by -8.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -44.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mixes And Doughs Production in Benelux

In value terms, mixes and doughs production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mixes And Doughs Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of mixes and doughs were exported in Benelux; remaining stable against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, mixes and doughs exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) represented the major exporter of mixes and doughs, generating 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mixes and doughs exports from Belgium stood at +4.0%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +8.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of the Netherlands (+6.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-6.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest mixes and doughs supplier in Benelux, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In Belgium, mixes and doughs exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 the Netherlands (+1.3%).

Mixes And Doughs Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mixes and doughs decreased by -4.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, mixes and doughs imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 2021 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) dominates imports structure, together achieving 96% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mixes and doughs importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 (-0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform