Inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian market for inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms saw significant shifts in trade from 2018 to 2024. Imports fluctuated, peaking at 23.0 million USD in 2021 before declining and then recovering to 20.1 million USD in 2024. Exports, in contrast, exhibited steady growth, particularly from 2021 onward, rising from 9.4 million USD in 2020 to 28.9 million USD in 2024.

Between 2019 and 2021, domestic production fell from 1.6 million USD to 1.3 million USD in 2020, then rebounded to 1.7 million USD in 2021. The market size, calculated as production plus imports minus exports, increased to 12.8 million USD in 2020 but dropped to 9.9 million USD in 2021, largely due to a sharp rise in export volumes.

By 2024, Belgium solidified its position as one of Europe's largest exporters of inactive yeasts. Import demand across the European region rose that year, ending a two-year decline, which supported the recovery of Belgian imports to 20.1 million USD. Simultaneously, exports reached 28.9 million USD, underscoring the country's key role in European trade of these products.

Production inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's production of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms was valued at 1 318 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decline of 17.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 20.9%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Belgium produced 2 413 tonnes of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms, showing a slight increase of 1.1% over the past year. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 6.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%.

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

Exports inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Belgium's exports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 3 080 tonnes, down by 36.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 18.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.5%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 4 853 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg formed the core group of markets for Belgium's exports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 27.2% of exports, France for 19.3%, and Luxembourg for 6.8%, together representing 53.3% of total export flows.

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

Belgium's exports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 9 424 thousand US dollars, which is 3.1% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of Belgium's exports in value terms was dispersed. The Netherlands accounted for 26.2% of exports, France for 15.7%, and Malaysia for 5.1%, together forming just 46.9% of total flows. The remaining 53.1% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Belgium's imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms increased. In 2020, import volume reached 10 344 tonnes, up by 5.1% year-on-year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 35.1%, with an average annual decline of 13.4%. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 9 841 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 37.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—China, France, and the United Kingdom—together accounted for 55.8% of Belgium's total imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in volume terms.

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 two years of decline, Belgium's imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms increased. In 2020, imports reached 20 927 thousand US dollars, representing a modest advance of 4.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 086 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.1% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the Netherlands, and China remained the principal suppliers of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms to Belgium in value terms. Brazil accounted for 23.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 16.1%, and China for 14.2%, jointly accounting for 53.3% of 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