Belgium: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Belgium

After two years of growth, the Belgian strawberry market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Belgium

In value terms, strawberry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in Belgium rose modestly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Belgium; which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The strawberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Luxembourg, Norway and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Sweden, Finland, Luxembourg, Spain, Norway and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Belgium

Strawberry imports into Belgium declined to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 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 significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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