Belgium: Frozen Fruit Market Overview 2020

Frozen Fruit Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the frozen fruit market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, frozen fruit consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Frozen fruit consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Fruit Production in Belgium

In value terms, frozen fruit production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, frozen fruit production increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Frozen fruit production peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports from Belgium

Frozen fruit exports from Belgium stood at X tonnes in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, frozen fruit exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, frozen fruit exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of frozen fruit exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, frozen fruit exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, frozen fruit exports reached their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of frozen fruit exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of frozen fruit exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Ireland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen fruit exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Ireland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Spain experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the frozen fruit export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for frozen fruits reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for frozen fruits remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Portugal, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, the amount of frozen fruits imported into Belgium amounted to X tonnes, picking up 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, frozen fruit imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, frozen fruit imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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, frozen fruit imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of frozen fruit imports to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest frozen fruit suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Spain, France, Costa Rica, Canada, Peru, the UK, Egypt and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Peru recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the frozen fruit import price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for frozen fruits reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for frozen fruits remained 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 France ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, 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 AI Platform