Belgium: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Belgium

For the third consecutive year, the Belgian market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Belgium

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Poland and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Canada, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into Belgium

Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports into Belgium fell to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Italy, the UK, Poland and Hungary 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Italy, Poland, the UK and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, 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

The average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing 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 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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