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Fresh or chilled beef market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian fresh or chilled beef market showed significant volume growth from 2018 to 2024, rising from 63.8 thousand tons to 80.3 thousand tons, with a notable peak of 86.4 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market exhibited more volatility, starting at $484 million in 2018, reaching $544 million in 2019, then undergoing a multi-year decline to $484 million in 2023 before rebounding to $509 million in the final year.

The market dynamics in 4 shifted notably, with physical volume declining by 7% while the value increased by 5%. This price increase coincided with a sharp reduction in the European cattle herd, which contracted by 3% compared to 1% the previous year, and a reported decrease in domestic slaughter numbers in Belgium. These factors collectively tightened supply, supporting higher prices even as the available volume of beef on the market decreased.

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, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2023-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
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 fresh or chilled beef in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Belgium's fresh or chilled beef production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 838 million US dollars, reflecting a modest contraction of 5.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	(11.8%)	(5.5%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Belgium's fresh or chilled beef production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 126.7 thousand tonnes were produced, which is 11.6% less than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 30.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	(9.9%)	(11.6%)	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh or chilled beef from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

Fresh or chilled beef volumes exported from Belgium declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 105.3 thousand tonnes, marking a significant reduction of 11.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(12.4%)	(11.0%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (31.1% of exports in kind), France (26.7%), and Germany (19.9%) accounted for the largest share of exports, together comprising 77.7% of total flows.

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

Fresh or chilled beef shipments from Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium exported 564.7 million US dollars worth of fresh or chilled beef, representing a decline of 7.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 775.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 20.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	(20.9%)	(7.9%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, France (28.0% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (25.6%), and Germany (19.7%) formed the key group of partners for Belgium's fresh or chilled beef exports, jointly representing 73.3% of total flows.

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 fresh or chilled beef to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, fresh or chilled beef deliveries to Belgium reached 47.4 thousand tonnes, representing a slight decline of 0.9% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 39.9 thousand tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 47.8 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	19.9%	(0.9%)	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, France (30.9% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (24.8%), and Ireland (9.6%) consistently occupied leading positions in Belgium's import structure, jointly accounting for 65.2% 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

After a two-year increase, Belgium's fresh or chilled beef imports declined. In 2020, import volume amounted to 261.1 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate reduction of 3.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 270.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	6.5%	(3.4%)	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands (28.5% of imports in value terms), France (23.6%), and Ireland (21.6%) remained the key directions for Belgium's imports, together taking 73.6% 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