Primary sugar crops market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of Belgium's primary sugar crops market contracted significantly from 5.15 million metric tons in 2018 to 4.37 million metric tons in 2021, a decline of over 15%. This downward trajectory reversed in 2022, with the market growing by 6% to reach 4.63 million metric tons, followed by stabilization in 2023 at 4.62 million metric tons.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, falling from 5.19 million metric tons in 2018 to a low of 4.55 million metric tons in 2021 before partially recovering to 4.75 million metric tons by 2023. The overall market size during this period was primarily shaped by these production dynamics.

Production primary sugar crops in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Belgium's production of primary sugar crops has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4,784 thousand tonnes, marking a 5.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.0%.

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

Exports primary sugar crops from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

Belgium's exports of primary sugar crops have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 140.7 thousand tonnes, showing a modest year-on-year advance of 4.4%. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 2,086.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 179.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the dominant buyer of primary sugar crops from Belgium, accounting for 99.8% of total exports in kind.

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 primary sugar crops in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 4,128 thousand US dollars, representing a steep gain of 26.7% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 349.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 65.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, primary sugar crops from Belgium were largely oriented towards the Netherlands, whose share in total exports in value terms reached 97.1%.

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

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

Imports primary sugar crops to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

The market for primary sugar crops imports into Belgium showed significant volatility during these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 12.8 thousand tonnes, while imports peaked in 2020 at 74.6 thousand tonnes, resulting in a 5.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports totalled 74.6 thousand tonnes, amounting to a dramatic rise of 441.7% versus the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the dominant source for imports in kind of primary sugar crops to Belgium, accounting for 83.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for primary sugar crops imports into Belgium in value terms. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,136 thousand US dollars, while imports peaked in 2020 at 3,462 thousand US dollars, showing a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 3,462 thousand US dollars, up by 204.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of primary sugar crops to Belgium in value terms were France (44.1% of imports), the United Kingdom (22.4% of imports), and Germany (13.7% of imports), together comprising 80.3% of total imports.

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

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