Belgium: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian sorghum market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Sorghum consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sorghum Production in Belgium

In value terms, sorghum production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Sorghum production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sorghum in Belgium was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of sorghum in Belgium amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sorghum, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of sorghum decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Sudan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sudan (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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