The forecast for the honey import volume in Belgium shows a steady trend from 2024 to 2028. The import volume is expected to decrease slightly from 24.0 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 23.0 thousand metric tons from 2025 onwards, suggesting a minor year-on-year decline of approximately 4.2% from 2024 to 2025. Over the last two years, the trend appears stable without further declines. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years indicates a minor decrease.
Future trends to watch for:
- Changes in consumer preferences towards local honey production which might impact import volumes.
- Environmental factors such as climate change affecting global honey production and supply chain disruptions.
- Trade policies and tariffs that might influence the cost and volume of honey imports.
- Innovations in alternative sweeteners which could reduce demand for imported honey.
