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Belgium - Dates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Belgium: Date Market 2022

Date Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian date market decreased by -7.1% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Date Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of dates increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 59%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, date exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of date exports from Belgium, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Spain, the UK, Italy, Luxembourg and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for date exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the UK, Italy, Luxembourg and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +28.7%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Belgium

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of dates decreased by -6.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, date imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of date imports to Belgium, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Germany, France, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +45.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of date to Belgium, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-0.7% per year) and France (+11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average date import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Base Year Historical Period Forecast Period Units
2022 2012-2022 2023-2030 US$, Tons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dates in the world?
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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, with a combined 43% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya, which together accounted for a further 45%.
What are the largest producers of dates in the world?
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The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, with a combined 48% share of global production. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Libya and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.
What are the leading suppliers of dates to Belgium?
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In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of date to Belgium, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.
What are the leading importers of dates from Belgium?
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In value terms, France, the Netherlands and Germany were the largest markets for date exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the UK, Italy, Luxembourg and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 21%.
What is the average export price for dates in Belgium?
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The average date export price stood at $4,098 per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year.
What is the average import price for dates in Belgium?
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In 2021, the average date import price amounted to $2,725 per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.


Product coverage:
• FCL 577 - Dates
Country coverage:
• Belgium

Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
5.4
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.5
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Yield And Growth
Figure 16:
Exports And Growth
Figure 17:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 18:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 19:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 20:
Imports And Growth
Figure 21:
Import Prices
Figure 22:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Area Harvested, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 37:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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