Benelux: Fruit Market 2023

Fruit Market Size in Benelux

After two years of growth, the Benelux fruit market decreased by -26.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Fruit Production in Benelux

In value terms, fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +2.7%).

The average fruit yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -1.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the fruit yield remained at a somewhat 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 fruit harvested area in Benelux was estimated at X ha, growing by 2.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits decreased by -30.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 19% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fruits exports, with a CAGR of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-9.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+29 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -28.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest fruit supplier in Benelux, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, fruit exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.4%).

Fruit Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by -32.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importer of fruits, mixing up 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 20% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fruits imports, with a CAGR of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +22 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits in Benelux, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, fruit imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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