Belgium: Banana And Plantain Market 2022

Banana And Plantain Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian banana and plantain market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Banana And Plantain Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, the amount of bananas and plantains exported from Belgium reduced notably to X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, banana and plantain exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main destinations of banana and plantain exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Spain and Romania, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for banana and plantain exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Spain, Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 banana and plantain export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Banana And Plantain Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of bananas and plantains imported into Belgium contracted to X tonnes, reducing by -X% on 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, banana and plantain imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tonnes), Ecuador (X tonnes) and Cameroon (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of banana and plantain imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire, Germany and the Dominican Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Cameroon ($X) appeared to be the largest banana and plantain suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire, Germany and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average banana and plantain import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Cote d'Ivoire ($X per tonne) and Cameroon ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Colombia ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform