Benelux: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Production in Benelux

In value terms, fruit production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Benelux declined slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Benelux dropped slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Fruit Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporter of fruits 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), committing a X% share of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 the Netherlands (X%).

Fruit Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable expansion 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of 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 2013 when the import price increased by 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 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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