Benelux: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux vegetable market reached $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Vegetable Production in Benelux

In value terms, vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Benelux reduced modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Benelux; flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, vegetable exports in Benelux amounted to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of vegetables, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the Netherlands, vegetable exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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 (X%).

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported in Benelux; almost unchanged from the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the major importer of vegetables in Benelux, generating X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform