Benelux: Market for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers 2024

Market Size for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux market for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a deep contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in Benelux

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers in Benelux amounted to X tons, approximately equating 2021 figures. The total export volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the largest exporter of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers in Benelux, achieving X% of total export.

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) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, 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, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 amounted to $X per ton.

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

Imports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports declined 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 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a minor 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 more modest paces of growth.

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

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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