Benelux: Confectionery Market 2024

Confectionery Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux confectionery market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Confectionery Production in Benelux

In value terms, confectionery production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Confectionery Exports

Exports in Benelux

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of confectionery decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, confectionery exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest exporter of confectionery in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest confectionery supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Confectionery Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, confectionery imports in Benelux was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, confectionery imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of confectionery, namely the Netherlands and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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