Ketchup and other tomato sauces market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for ketchup and other tomato sauces in Belgium expanded to a peak of 48.3 thousand tonnes in 2019 before entering a sustained decline, falling to 31.8 thousand tonnes by 2024. This represented a significant contraction over the seven-year period, with the most pronounced drop occurring in the final year.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising initially to over 73 thousand tonnes in 2020 but then retreating to approximately 61 thousand tonnes by 2024. Strong and growing export volumes, which reached 50.5 thousand tonnes in 2024, consistently exceeded imports, reducing the amount of product available for domestic consumption and contributing to the smaller market size.

In contrast to the volume trend, the market's value in US dollars demonstrated greater stability and even growth, reaching $80.5 million in 2023. This divergence suggests a rise in average product prices or a consumer shift towards more premium sauce variants within the category during the latter part of the period.

Production ketchup and other tomato sauces in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Belgium's production of ketchup and other tomato sauces has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 101.9 million US dollars, marking an 8.1% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 49.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Belgium's production volume of ketchup and other tomato sauces has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 73 118 tonnes, a 6.6% increase year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production expanded by 53%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 15.2%.

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

Exports ketchup and other tomato sauces from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's exports of ketchup and other tomato sauces in volume terms have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 49 271 tonnes, up 9.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 41 083 tonnes, which saw a decline of 0.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 9.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Denmark were the top destinations for Belgium's exports of ketchup and other tomato sauces in volume terms. France accounted for 28.0% of exports, the Netherlands for 21.0%, and Denmark for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 57.5% 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 ketchup and other tomato sauces in value terms have increased for the second year running. In 2020, exports reached 75.481 million US dollars, a substantial 18.3% jump compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 21.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 60.928 million US dollars, which experienced a 2.1% decline.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, France, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary buyers of ketchup and other tomato sauces from Belgium in value terms. France made up 31.8% of exports, the Netherlands 16.4%, and Germany 7.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 55.8% of 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 ketchup and other tomato sauces to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's imports of ketchup and other tomato sauces in volume terms saw a significant reduction in 2020, with a total of 24 699 tonnes, down 20.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 19.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 6.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 699 tonnes, which had increased by 6.9% that year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy were the main sources for Belgium's imports of ketchup and other tomato sauces in volume terms. The Netherlands contributed 43.3% of imports, Germany 20.1%, and Italy 18.3%. Together, these three countries represented 81.8% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Belgium's imports of ketchup and other tomato sauces in value terms amounted to 31.173 million US dollars, a 9.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 8.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 34.391 million US dollars, which saw a 1.0% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany were the key partners for Belgium's imports of ketchup and other tomato sauces in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 43.0% of imports, Italy for 19.5%, and Germany for 19.2%. Combined, these three countries made up 81.6% of total import flows.

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

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