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Strawberries market in Belgium

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh strawberry market in Belgium fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, moving from 33 222 t to a peak of 41 742 t. After a modest contraction in 2019, the market stabilized in 2020 before a strong expansion in 2021. A subsequent dip in 2022 was followed by a significant rebound in 2023, reaching the highest volume in the period.

In 2024, strawberry imports rose by 13%, underscoring Belgium's role as a central trade and distribution hub within the EU. Regulatory easing, including the reclassification of strawberries to a low-risk category for intra-EU trade, removed phytosanitary certificate requirements and streamlined market access. This shift coincided with sustained consumer demand for organic and sustainably produced strawberries, reflected in retail offerings and adherence to EU organic labelling standards.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 strawberries in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium ranked 24th globally in strawberry production.

Top producers of strawberries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of strawberries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Belgium produced 43 200 tonnes of strawberries, marking a moderate decrease of 10.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 48 000 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.1% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	-	(10.0%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Strawberry production in Belgium increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 213.7 million US dollars, representing an 11.5% rise over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.2%	1.9%	11.5%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports strawberries from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's cross-border shipments of strawberries amounted to 36 571 tonnes, reflecting a moderate decrease of 9.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 16.6%, with a CAGR of -5.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	0.1%	(9.5%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (30.5% of exports in kind), France (21.3%), and the United Kingdom (11.5%) were the top contributors to Belgium's strawberry exports in volume terms, collectively accounting for 63.2% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Belgium's cross-border shipments of strawberries increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 180.9 million US dollars, showing a strong improvement of 12.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 10.6%, with a CAGR of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 158.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	2.0%	12.1%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (26.2% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (25.5%), and the United Kingdom (12.6%) led Belgium's strawberry export structure, together representing 64.2% of total flows.

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 strawberries to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, Belgium's strawberry import volumes increased. In 2020, imports totaled 25 470 tonnes, constituting a moderate gain of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.9%, with a CAGR of -4.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 085 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.5%)	(5.9%)	5.8%	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Spain accounted for 92.2% of Belgium's total strawberry imports in kind, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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, M $ US

After a two-year fall, Belgium's strawberry import volumes increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 103.4 million US dollars, which is 26.8% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 14.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 81.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.7% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	(7.7%)	26.8%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands remained the main market for Belgium's strawberry imports in value terms, with a share of 73.9% of total flows, while the rest was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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