Belgium: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Overview 2020

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the cauliflower and broccoli market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cauliflower and broccoli consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Belgium

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cauliflower and broccoli production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cauliflower and broccoli production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Belgium amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of cauliflower and broccoli were harvested in Belgium; picking up 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 only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached its maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli exported from Belgium stood at X tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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. Based on 2018 figures, cauliflower and broccoli exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cauliflower and broccoli exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports totaled $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 over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), sevenfold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total cauliflower and broccoli exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value 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 the UK (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli export price continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cauliflower and broccoli were imported into Belgium; surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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. Based on 2018 figures, cauliflower and broccoli imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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. Based on 2018 figures, cauliflower and broccoli imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Kenya and Germany, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kenya, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Portugal and Kenya, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Kenya experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the cauliflower and broccoli import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Kenya ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform