Belgium: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Belgium

After two years of decline, the Belgian blueberry and cranberry market increased by X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Belgium

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Belgium contracted remarkably to less than X kg per ha, which is down by -X% against 2020 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average blueberry and cranberry yield remained 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 blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Belgium contracted dramatically to less than X ha in 2021, waning by -X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Finland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Norway, Lithuania, France, Latvia, Ireland and Germany, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Latvia (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Belgium were Russia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Luxembourg, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, Ireland, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Luxembourg (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Belgium

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), twofold. Peru (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Peru (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Peru (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform