Leguminous vegetables market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for leguminous vegetables in Luxembourg expanded, with volume rising from 551.5 t to 608.2 t and value increasing from 2.1 mln $ to 2.4 mln $. This growth was driven by supportive policies such as the EU and state co-financed 'Schouluebstprogramm' for supplying fruits and vegetables to schools, which favored local producers in public tenders. Concurrently, vibrant weekly markets like the Glacismaart promoted direct sales of fresh local and organic produce, stimulating consumer demand.

Market volume stabilized at 608.0 t in 2020 before entering a gradual decline, falling to 580.2 t in 2021 and 541.4 t in 2022. In value terms, the market peaked at 2.5 mln $ in 2020 but then decreased to 2.2 mln $ by 2022. During this period, local horticulture remained a niche sector constrained by factors like weather, soil quality, and limited available land, which kept domestic production at a low level of around 20-30 t annually.

In 2023, market volume dipped further to 528.3 t, though the market value recovered to 2.3 mln $. That year, a new tender for the 'Schouluebstprogramm' 2023-2024 was launched, continuing to prioritize local producers and distributors for school supplies. Local markets and community-supported agriculture initiatives persisted, emphasizing traceability, seasonal produce, and sustainable consumption, which helped maintain a baseline of demand for fresh legumes despite the overall volume contraction.

Production leguminous vegetables in Luxembourg

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Luxembourg produced 30 000 kg of leguminous vegetables, maintaining the same level as the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 114.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 28.9%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 30 000 kg, with the largest year-on-year increase of 50.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, kg

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, leguminous vegetables production in Luxembourg saw a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 184.9 K $ US, down 5.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 117.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 194.9 K $ US, while the largest increase of 59.9% took place in 2018.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, foreign leguminous vegetables supplies from Luxembourg decreased. In 2020, exports totaled 45.0 t, marking a 14.7% decline compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 31.3%, with a CAGR of 9.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 52.7 t, and the largest increase of 51.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Belgium were the top contributors to Luxembourg's leguminous vegetables exports in kind. Germany accounted for 35.7% of exports, France for 33.5%, and Belgium for 29.0%, together making up 98.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Leguminous vegetables exports from Luxembourg declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 277 K $ US, showing a significant drop of 19.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 33.2%, with a CAGR of 10.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 353 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 69.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and France were the main destinations for Luxembourg's leguminous vegetables exports in value terms. Belgium absorbed 36.4% of exports, Germany 32.6%, and France 29.1%, collectively accounting for 98.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, t

After two years of increase, Luxembourg's leguminous vegetables import volume declined. In 2020, imports reached 623.0 t, reflecting a slight fall of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 19.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 631.0 t, with the largest increase of 11.5% occurring in 2018.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Morocco, Kenya, and Belgium were the primary suppliers of leguminous vegetables to Luxembourg in kind. Morocco contributed 21.9% of imports, Kenya 17.0%, and Belgium 16.4%, together comprising 55.3% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported leguminous vegetables volumes in Luxembourg increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2 556 K $ US, up 0.6% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 32.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya, Morocco, and Belgium were the main sources for leguminous vegetables imports to Luxembourg in value terms. Kenya accounted for 25.2% of imports, Morocco for 18.5%, and Belgium for 17.9%, together making up 61.6% of total import value.

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

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