Belgium: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2024

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian raspberry and blackberry market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Belgium

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Raspberry and blackberry production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries and blackberries in Belgium stood at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average raspberry and blackberry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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, approx. X ha of raspberries and blackberries were harvested in Belgium; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, raspberry and blackberry harvested area decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The raspberry and blackberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of raspberries and blackberries exported from Belgium expanded notably to X tons, rising by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry and blackberry exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry and blackberry exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Russia ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Luxembourg, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries and blackberries were imported into Belgium; jumping by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry and blackberry supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest raspberry and blackberry suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 raspberry and blackberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, raspberry and blackberry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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