Belgium - Dates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Belgium - Dates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Date Price in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Date Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
  2. Date Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
  3. Date Imports in Belgium
  4. Date Exports in Belgium

Date Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

The average date import price stood at $2,521 per ton in 2022, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,919 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($5,641 per ton), while the price for Algeria ($918 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average date export price stood at $3,822 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,790 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($5,092 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($3,134 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 Spain (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Date Imports in Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of dates decreased by -16.5% to 7.2K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8.8K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports dropped rapidly to $18M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 44% against the previous year.

Import of Date in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands6.08.09.27.05.3%
France1.93.23.13.219.0%
Tunisia2.43.83.52.51.4%
Germany1.41.51.91.52.3%
Algeria1.31.12.01.2-2.6%
Saudi Arabia0.50.90.50.66.3%
Pakistan0.30.40.30.30.0%
Others1.12.52.01.920.0%
Total14.921.522.518.26.9%

Top Suppliers of Date to Belgium in 2022:

  1. Tunisia (2466.3 tons)
  2. Algeria (1285.3 tons)
  3. Netherlands (1235.8 tons)
  4. France (749.1 tons)
  5. Germany (577.7 tons)
  6. Pakistan (234.9 tons)
  7. Saudi Arabia (205.7 tons)

Date Exports in Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of dates decreased by -30.4% to 2.3K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year.

In value terms, date exports dropped markedly to $8.7M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 54% against the previous year.

Export of Date in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France1.02.94.33.247.4%
Netherlands1.92.52.71.7-3.6%
Germany1.51.81.31.0-12.6%
Spain0.71.31.51.012.6%
Luxembourg0.30.50.50.410.1%
United Kingdom0.40.60.70.3-9.1%
Sweden0.50.30.30.3-15.7%
Others0.50.72.10.711.9%
Total6.910.613.38.78.0%

Top Export Markets for Date from Belgium in 2022:

  1. France (837.7 tons)
  2. Netherlands (464.5 tons)
  3. Germany (305.8 tons)
  4. Spain (251.7 tons)
  5. United Kingdom (108.8 tons)
  6. Luxembourg (86.8 tons)
  7. Sweden (61.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 577 - Dates

Country coverage:

  • Belgium

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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