Belgium: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2024

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in Belgium

After two years of growth, the Belgian shelled hazelnut market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Shelled hazelnut consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in Belgium

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Shelled hazelnut production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of shelled hazelnuts decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of shelled hazelnut exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. Luxembourg, Portugal, the UK and Austria 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 Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for shelled hazelnut exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Luxembourg, Portugal, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 shelled hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, imports of shelled hazelnuts into Belgium contracted remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of shelled hazelnut imports to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, France, Bulgaria, Georgia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest shelled hazelnut suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, France, Bulgaria, Georgia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average shelled hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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