Benelux: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Benelux

The Benelux market for peel of citrus fruit or melons surged to $X in 2021, growing by 34% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Benelux

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild reduction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports in Benelux

Citrus fruit or melons peel exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 39% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +54.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 9.6% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -5.5% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +3.5 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit or melons peel supplier in Benelux, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +7.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.9%).

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of peel of citrus fruit or melons increased by 18% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 67%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 97% of total imports in 2021. Belgium (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the peel of citrus fruit or melons imports, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-1.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported peel of citrus fruit or melons in Benelux, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, citrus fruit or melons peel imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform