Belgium: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2021

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Belgium

In 2020, the Belgian carrot and turnip market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Belgium

In value terms, carrot and turnip production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Belgium dropped modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, 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.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in Belgium totaled X ha, surging by X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in shipments abroad of carrots and turnips, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports rose remarkably to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate 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

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2020, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports totaled $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip 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 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +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

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carrots and turnips in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip consumption was China (22M tonnes), accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Uzbekistan (3M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (1.7M tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of carrots and turnips in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) remains the largest carrot and turnip producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (3.1M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (1.6M tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of carrots and turnips to Belgium?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($45M) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Belgium, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($9M), with a 15% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of carrots and turnips from Belgium?

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In value terms, France ($45M) remains the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from Belgium, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($10M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 14% share.

What is the average export price for carrots and turnips in Belgium?

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In 2020, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $324 per tonne, growing by 4.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carrots and turnips in Belgium?

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The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $214 per tonne in 2020, dropping by -5.9% against the previous year.