Belgium: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian frozen fruits and vegetables market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Belgium

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production reduced remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of frozen fruits and vegetables exported from Belgium totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Italy, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Chile, Ireland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen fruits and vegetables exported from Belgium were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Italy, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Chile, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average frozen fruits and vegetables export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen fruits and vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Portugal, Germany, China, Egypt, Serbia, the UK, Morocco and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fruits and vegetables to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 frozen fruits and vegetables import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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