Belgium: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Belgian fruit and berry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Production in Belgium

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Belgium fell to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit and berry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in Belgium; picking up by X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Belgium

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, the UK, Austria, Italy, Estonia, Russia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Poland, Italy, Russia, the Czech Republic, the UK, Austria, Estonia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Belgium

Fruit and berry imports into Belgium declined to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Ecuador, New Zealand, Cameroon, Italy, Germany, France and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Costa Rica, Colombia, Italy, Germany, France, Ecuador, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

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