Luxembourg: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2022, the Luxembourg vegetable market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Luxembourg rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area in Luxembourg declined slightly to X ha in 2022, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Luxembourg, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Luxembourg were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Luxembourg, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Luxembourg, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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