Belgium: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian vegetable and melon market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value 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. Vegetable and melon consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Belgium

In value terms, vegetable and melon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Belgium fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of vegetables and melons in Belgium contracted slightly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area 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 being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 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, vegetable and melon exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable and melon exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, Luxembourg and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Belgium

For the ninth consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in overseas purchases of vegetables and melons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion 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 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports amounted 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, which accounted for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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