Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar saw its volume grow steadily from 21,793 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 29,785 tonnes in 2021. This expansion was mirrored in value, rising from $39.5 million to $54.5 million over the same three-year period.

Following the 2021 peak, market volume entered a downtrend, falling to 25,617 tonnes in 2022 and further to 21,202 tonnes in 2023. In contrast, the market's value declined to $48.4 million in 2022 but partially recovered to $51.4 million in 2023, indicating a shift in average prices or product composition alongside the physical contraction.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Belgium

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium held the 22nd position globally in the production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar.

Top producers of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

World map of production of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

In Belgium, the production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 16 790 tonnes, down 2.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 22.6%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 8.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the production value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Belgium saw an uptick. In 2020, the output was valued at 18 374 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.8% increase year-over-year. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall production value decreased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 293 thousand US dollars, and the sharpest drop occurred that same year, with an 18.0% decline.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Belgium

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Belgium's export volume of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 14 900 tonnes, a 15.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 28.6%, with a CAGR of -10.6%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 22 675 tonnes, while the largest decline happened in 2019 with a 22.1% fall. In contrast, 2018 saw the biggest increase at 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Belgium's exports in kind, accounting for 26.1%, 22.1%, and 19.5% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 67.8% of all 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 export value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 16 305 thousand US dollars, down 2.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 21.4%, with a CAGR of -7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 323 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 25.1% drop. The biggest increase was in 2018 at 7.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom remained the key markets for Belgium's exports in value terms, collectively representing 64.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Belgium

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Belgium's import volume of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 23 655 tonnes, a slight decrease of 0.8% year-over-year. The highest volume was in 2018 at 24 285 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 1.8% fall. The biggest increase was recorded in 2018 at 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and India were the leading sources for Belgium's imports in kind, with shares of 42.5%, 26.7%, and 5.1%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 74.3% of total import flows.

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 import value of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar reached 43 645 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 6.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 37.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.1%, while the biggest 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, Germany, and France were the primary sources for Belgium's imports in value terms, contributing 45.8%, 23.4%, and 5.6% of the total, respectively. Combined, these three countries made up 74.8% of all import flows.

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

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