Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Belgian market for preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts experienced significant volatility in volume terms. After relative stability around 20 800 t from 2018 to 2020, market size peaked at 23 926 t in 2021 before contracting sharply to 15 102 t in 2023.

Domestic production showed a consistent decline over this period, falling from 19 170 t to 11 746 t. Imports in physical terms also trended downward, although their value rose steadily to reach $48.2 million in 2023, suggesting a shift toward higher-priced products or inflationary pressures.

The market's value demonstrated more resilience than its volume, declining from a high of $50.3 million in 2021 to $39.3 million in 2023. The concurrent drop in export volumes to 15 549 t in 2023 contributed to the overall reduction in physical trade flows.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 16 136 K $ US, marking a 12.7% decrease compared to 2019. Production fell by 23.5% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 8.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 238 K $ US. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2019 at 16.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 5.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Belgium's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 12 047 tonnes, down 19.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 40.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.9%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 14 900 tonnes, a 15.7% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 28.6%, with a CAGR of -10.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 22 675 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 22.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (26.1% of exports in volume), France (22.1%), and the United Kingdom (19.5%) formed the core of Belgium's export markets, together accounting for 67.8% 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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 16 305 K $ US, reflecting a 2.5% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 21.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 323 K $ US. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 25.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France (25.5% of exports in value), the Netherlands (24.1%), and the United Kingdom (14.5%) remained the main markets for Belgium's preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts exports, jointly accounting for 64.1% 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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 23 655 tonnes, indicating a slight drop of 0.8% compared to the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 24 285 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 1.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (42.5% of imports in volume), Germany (26.7%), and India (5.1%) together absorbed 74.3% of Belgium's total imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, making them the main sources.

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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts stood at 43 645 K $ US, up 6.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 37.3%, with a CAGR of 11.2%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 2.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 32.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (45.8% of imports in value), Germany (23.4%), and France (5.6%) were the main sources for Belgium's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, together accounting for 74.8% 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