Benelux: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by -1.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, making up 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 19% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+6.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands (+3.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -3.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier in Benelux, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.3%).

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified were imported in Benelux; flattening at the year before. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +91.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 23%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 26%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 90% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 10% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-3.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -16.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in Benelux, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, declining by -22.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 Belgium (+0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform