Benelux: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux vegetable market soared to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Production in Benelux

In value terms, vegetable production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

The average vegetable yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2023, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the 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.

In 2023, the vegetable harvested area in Benelux declined slightly to X ha, falling by X% against 2022 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, the amount of vegetables exported in Benelux totaled X tons, approximately reflecting the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the major exporter of vegetables in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetables exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported in Benelux; picking up by X% on 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable imports in 2023 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform