Belgium: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2020

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the carrot and turnip market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, carrot and turnip consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Belgium

In value terms, carrot and turnip production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, carrot and turnip production attained its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, carrot and turnip production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of carrots and turnips in Belgium totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the carrot and turnip yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Carrot and turnip harvested area in Belgium totaled X ha in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, the exports of carrots and turnips from Belgium stood at X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, carrot and turnip exports attained their peak of X tonnes, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Italy, Cote d'Ivoire and Israel, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total carrot and turnip exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the carrot and turnip export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of carrots and turnips were imported into Belgium; waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, carrot and turnip imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports stood at $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, carrot and turnip imports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest carrot and turnip supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Belgium, comprising X% of total carrot and turnip imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for carrots and turnips reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform