Benelux: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Benelux

For the third year in a row, the Benelux mushroom and truffle market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Benelux

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) remains the largest mushroom and truffle producing country in Benelux, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, mushroom and truffle production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

In the Netherlands, mushroom and truffle production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, approx. X tons of mushrooms and truffles were exported in Benelux; shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of mushrooms and truffles, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mushrooms and truffles exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest mushroom and truffle supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, mushroom and truffle exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, purchases abroad of mushrooms and truffles decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform