Belgium: Strawberry Market Overview 2020

Strawberry Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the strawberry market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased 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, strawberry consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Strawberry consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Strawberry Production in Belgium

In value terms, strawberry production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry production reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average yield of strawberries in Belgium totaled X tonne per ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the strawberry yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield attained its maximum level at X tonne per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Belgium; rising by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Strawberry harvested area peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of strawberries were exported from Belgium; waning by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, strawberry exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of strawberry exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, strawberry exports reached their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Luxembourg and Denmark 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 Finland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, Germany, Norway, Finland, Luxembourg and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Finland 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

In 2018, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the strawberry export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for strawberries attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, the amount of strawberries imported into Belgium amounted to X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, strawberry imports attained their peak of X tonnes, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), twofold. Egypt (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Belgium, comprising X% of total strawberry imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for strawberries reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform