Benelux: Dried Mushroom Market 2024

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux dried mushroom market increased by 3.7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted strong growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Dried Mushroom Production in Benelux

In value terms, dried mushroom production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion 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 -3.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 15%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, dried mushroom exports in Benelux soared to X tons, growing by 18% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried mushrooms and truffles exports, with a CAGR of -15.0% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-18.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest dried mushroom supplier in Benelux, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, dried mushroom exports contracted by an average annual rate of -11.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -20.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 211% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.4%).

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried mushrooms and truffles were imported in Benelux; falling by -33.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 23% share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -12.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belgium (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-18.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried mushrooms and truffles in Benelux, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to -1.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform