Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled cauliflowers and broccoli in Belgium expanded from 140.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 161.2 thousand tons in 2023, reflecting steady growth across most of the period. After reaching a peak of 159.1 thousand tons in 2021, volumes dipped to 146.8 thousand tons in 2022 before rebounding to a new high the following year.

Production followed a similar trajectory, increasing from 122.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 141.6 thousand tons in 2023, with a notable decline also occurring in 2022. The overall growth in domestic output was supported by consistent import levels, which averaged around 31 thousand tons annually.

In value terms, the market rose from 113.3 million USD in 2018 to 149.3 million USD in 2023. This increase in market value outpaced the growth in physical volume over the same timeframe.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Belgium

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Belgium was among the world's leading producers of cauliflowers and broccoli from 2017 to 2020, ranking 18th globally by production volume.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Belgium's production of cauliflowers and broccoli increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 131.9 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 122.3 thousand tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 5.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 4.3% rise.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of cauliflowers and broccoli production in Belgium reached 96 319 thousand US dollars, an 8.0% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 7.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 89 196 thousand US dollars, which saw a slight decline of 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Belgium

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Following a two-year decline, Belgium's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli increased in 2020. The export volume reached 13 206 tonnes, representing a 16.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 14.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 370 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 19.9% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary destinations for Belgium's cauliflowers and broccoli exports by volume. France accounted for 60.6% of exports, the Netherlands for 14.1%, and Germany for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 81.1% of Belgium's total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Belgium's export value of cauliflowers and broccoli increased in 2020. The export value reached 9 644 thousand US dollars, a 21.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 9.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 950 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 15.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg were the principal buyers of Belgium's cauliflowers and broccoli by value. France accounted for 44.3% of export value, the Netherlands for 15.3%, and Luxembourg for 11.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 71.0% of Belgium's total export value.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Belgium

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Following a two-year decline, Belgium's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli increased in 2020. Import volume reached 30 616 tonnes, a 15.9% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 6.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 26 418 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 17.7% drop.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, France, and Spain were the key suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Belgium by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 41.8% of imports, France for 28.5%, and Spain for 21.8%. Together, these three countries represented 92.1% of Belgium's total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Belgium's import value of cauliflowers and broccoli increased significantly in 2020. Import value totalled 37 322 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 32.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 128 thousand US dollars, which saw a decline of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Spain were the leading suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Belgium by value. The Netherlands accounted for 40.9% of import value, France for 27.8%, and Spain for 21.5%. Their combined share reached 90.1% of Belgium's total import value.

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

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