Belgium: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2023

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian whole fresh milk market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in Belgium

In value terms, whole fresh milk production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from Belgium

For the sixth consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in overseas shipments of whole fresh milk, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. 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 exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable increase 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 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of whole fresh milk exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for whole fresh milk exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

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 whole fresh milk export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of whole fresh milk increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable 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. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest whole fresh milk supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, whole fresh milk imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, which accounted for a further X%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average whole fresh milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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