In 2023, Belgium imported 6.68 million kilograms of citrus juice, with forecasted volumes suggesting a slight but consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2024, imports stand at 6.64 million kilograms, representing a year-over-year decrease of 0.6% from 2023. This downward trend continues with the following forecasts showing minor year-on-year declines: 0.5% in 2025, 0.5% in 2026, 0.5% in 2027, and 0.5% in 2028. Over the last two years, the trend shows a subtle but steady reduction in imports.

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be -0.5%, indicating a gradual decline each year. Future trends to watch include potential shifts in consumer preferences, trade policy changes, and economic conditions that could impact import volumes positively or negatively.

2024: 6.64 million kilograms (-0.6% YoY)
2025: 6.6066 million kilograms (-0.5% YoY)
2026: 6.5739 million kilograms (-0.5% YoY)
2027: 6.5419 million kilograms (-0.5% YoY)
2028: 6.5105 million kilograms (-0.5% YoY)