Benelux: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Benelux

After six years of growth, the Benelux strawberry market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Benelux

In value terms, strawberry production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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 key producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in Benelux reached X tons per ha, picking up by X% against 2021. The yield figure 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry 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.

The strawberry harvested area fell to X ha in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of strawberries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporter of strawberries in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up 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 Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically 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 amounted to $X per ton.

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported in Benelux; growing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together mixing up X% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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