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Apple market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian fresh apple market volume showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023, contracting from 266 thousand tons to 136 thousand tons. This overall decline of approximately 49% was interrupted by a sharp recovery in 2021, when volume temporarily reached 224 thousand tons.

After the 2021 peak, the market resumed its downward trend, falling to 165 thousand tons in 2022 and then to 136 thousand tons in 2023. The period was characterized by substantial year-to-year fluctuations in both production and trade flows.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belgium produced 168.0 K t of apples, marking a 30.5% decrease from the previous year. The maximum production was recorded in 2019 at 241.9 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 168.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	168.2%	4.6%	(30.5%)	24.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and their highest in 2019, with a 1.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Belgium exported 151.1 K t of apples, representing a significant decline of 21.3% compared to 2019. The minimum value was 110.3 K t in 2018, and the maximum was 192.0 K t in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 31.4%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 74.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.4%)	74.0%	(21.3%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets—the Netherlands, Germany, and France—collectively absorbed 79.1% of Belgium's total apple exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, apple export volumes from Belgium increased. In 2020, exports totaled 113.5 M $ US, reflecting a 25.4% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.2%, which equates to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 90.5 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.9%)	(8.2%)	25.4%	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (31.5% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (26.4%), and France (16.7%) were the primary buyers of apples from Belgium, jointly accounting for 74.6% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Belgium's apple import volumes increased. In 2020, imports reached 116.2 K t, showing a controlled rise of 5.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 109.9 K t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(24.3%)	5.7%	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for apple imports in kind to Belgium were the Netherlands (30.5% of imports in kind), France (26.6%), and New Zealand (17.6%), which together accounted for 74.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's apple import volume totaled 117.5 M $ US, representing a 23.1% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 95.4 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 162.0 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 41.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.3%	(41.1%)	23.1%	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, New Zealand (29.0% of imports in value terms), France (24.4%), and the Netherlands (24.0%) played leading roles in apple imports to Belgium in value terms, jointly taking 77.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io