Belgium: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Belgian pulses market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pulses Production in Belgium

In value terms, pulses production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Belgium expanded remarkably to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pulses harvested area in Belgium contracted to X ha in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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Pulses Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. Norway lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Norway lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

Norway, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulses decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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