Belgium: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian fruit market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Belgium

In value terms, fruit production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in Belgium rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Belgium reached X ha, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Fruit Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted modestly to $X 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%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure 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 exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, the UK, Italy, Estonia, Romania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Belgium dropped to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached 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 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 largest fruit suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and New Zealand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Costa Rica, Colombia, Italy, Germany, Ecuador, France, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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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