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Smoked trout market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The entry of Mathonet-Gabriel's organic smoked trout in 2018 introduced a new premium segment to the Belgian market, helping to stimulate demand. By 2019, the market volume stood at 786 tons, valued at $10.1 million.

Market volume expanded to 1 128 tons in 2022 and further to 1 145 tons in 2023, while the market's value increased more sharply to $15.3 million, indicating a shift towards higher-value products. Imports, which peaked at 1 274 tons in 2020, remained a significant supply source despite subsequent declines.

In 2024, regulatory changes moved the trout fishing opener to an earlier date in Wallonia and imposed minimum size limits in Flanders, potentially affecting local supply. Additionally, a product recall of smoked trout fillets due to Listeria concerns underscored ongoing food safety priorities.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019, 2022-2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019, 2022-2023
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2019, 2022-2023
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2019, 2022-2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019, 2022-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019, 2022-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2019-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2019-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production smoked trout in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports smoked trout from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. In 2017, export volumes reached their lowest point, while 2018 saw the highest levels, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belgium's smoked trout exports totaled 47 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 39.3% compared to the previous year. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 92 tonnes, with the largest increase that year reaching 266.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	266.1%	(15.7%)	(39.3%)	23.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France dominated Belgium's export partner structure in kind, accounting for 78.1% of total flows. Other markets held relatively modest shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed considerable volatility throughout these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 4.4-fold gap between these two years. In 2020, Belgium's smoked trout export value stood at 1 002 thousand US dollars, marking a 40.1% decrease from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 135 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 337.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	337.8%	(21.6%)	(40.1%)	27.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France remained the leading buyer of Belgian smoked trout in value terms, representing 82.6% of total exports. The remaining exports were distributed across numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports smoked trout to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belgium's smoked trout import volume reached 1 274 tonnes, indicating a substantial increase of 88.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	(2.8%)	88.4%	27.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark (55.5% of imports in kind), Germany (20.3%), and the Netherlands (11.9%) continued to be the main suppliers of smoked trout to Belgium. Together, these three countries accounted for 87.8% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and reached their highest point in 2020, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belgium's smoked trout imports totaled 14 975 thousand US dollars, showing significant growth of 89.7% over the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.9%	(11.2%)	89.7%	24.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Denmark (60.1% of imports in value terms), Germany (19.4%), and the Netherlands (9.0%) consistently held leading positions in Belgium's import structure by value. Collectively, these three countries represented 88.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io