Benelux: Cherry Market 2024

Cherry Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux cherry market plummeted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Cherry Production in Benelux

In value terms, cherry production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Belgium (X tons) remains the largest cherry producing country in Benelux, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cherry production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Belgium amounted to X%.

In 2022, the average cherry yield in Benelux dropped to X tons per ha, reducing by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cherry yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries production in Benelux stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of cherries exported in Benelux surged to X tons, jumping by X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest cherry supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Cherry Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of cherries imported in Benelux reduced sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cherries imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cherries in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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