Benelux: Grape Wine Spirits Market 2024

Grape Wine Spirits Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux grape wine spirits market increased by 26% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Wine Spirits Production in Benelux

In value terms, grape wine spirits production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Grape Wine Spirits Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc, when their volume decreased by -23.2% to X litres. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X litres in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape wine spirits exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 37%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporter of spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc in Benelux, with the volume of exports resulting at X litres, which was near 63% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X litres), creating a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +10.2%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest grape wine spirits supplier in Benelux, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at -4.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per litre, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per litre in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per litre), while Belgium stood at $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.6%).

Grape Wine Spirits Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc, when their volume decreased by -5.2% to X litres. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X litres in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, grape wine spirits imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importing country with an import of around X litres, which recorded 67% of total imports. Belgium (X litres) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 28% share, followed by Luxembourg (5.5%).

Imports into the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -2.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+6.9%) and Luxembourg (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +6.9% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belgium (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-15.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc in Benelux, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at -5.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+0.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per litre in 2022, waning by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per litre in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per litre), while the Netherlands ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform