Triticale market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The triticale market in Belgium expanded sharply in 2019, with volume reaching 48 331 tons, a 41% increase from the previous year. This surge coincided with a tripling of imports to 11 469 tons, likely driven by heightened export demand for triticale from neighboring France.

Following the 2019 peak, the market contracted over the next three years, falling to 34 574 tons by 2022. Domestic production also declined from a high of 40 070 tons in 2019 to 30 210 tons in 2022.

A recovery occurred in 2023 as market volume rose to 37 963 tons and production increased by 14% to 34 330 tons. This upturn took place against a backdrop of exceptionally high grain prices globally, spurred by the war in Ukraine which disrupted supplies and incentivized local output. Industry reports for 4 highlighted favorable spring and summer weather conditions in Belgium that boosted triticale yields.

Production triticale in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium ranked 29th globally in triticale production.

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

In 2020, Belgium produced 33 020 tonnes of triticale, marking a significant 17.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 32 430 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 40 070 tonnes. The most substantial year-on-year increase was in 2019, at 23.6%.

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

Exports triticale from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2019, with a 7.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belgium's triticale exports amounted to 433 tonnes, representing a dramatic 86.5% decline compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was 3 207 tonnes in 2019, and the largest year-on-year increase was 116.7% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the primary destination for Belgium's triticale exports in kind, accounting for 88.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Export values fluctuated 4.4 times between the low in 2020 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Belgium's triticale export value was 172 thousand US dollars, down 77.5% from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 767 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 198.7%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands and France together accounted for 99.6% of Belgium's total triticale export value, indicating a highly concentrated market.

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

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

Imports triticale to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied 2.9 times between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Belgium imported 7 667 tonnes of triticale, a sharp 33.1% decrease from the previous year. The lowest import volume was 3 943 tonnes in 2018, while the highest was 11 469 tonnes in 2019. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, at 190.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, France dominated Belgium's triticale imports in kind, representing 71.9% of total flows. The remainder was split among various smaller destinations.

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 market showed signs of volatility throughout the period. Import values recorded a trough in 2017 and a peak in 2019, with a 2.9-fold gap between them. In 2020, Belgium imported triticale worth 1 530 thousand US dollars, a 41.0% decline from 2019. The maximum value was 2 594 thousand US dollars in 2019, and the largest increase was 159.9% in the same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France accounted for 71.9% of Belgium's total triticale import value. The remaining share was distributed among many countries, each with smaller individual portions.

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

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