BelOrta: physical commodity exchange in Sint-Katelijne-Waver; Belgian network
BelOrta is a Belgian fruit and vegetable cooperative with an important base in Sint-Katelijne-Waver and a network of locations.
AGR-069 · Physical commodity exchange · Sint-Katelijne-Waver; Belgian network, Belgium · EUR
Cooperative aggregation of Belgian fruit and vegetable supply
BelOrta is a Belgian fruit and vegetable cooperative with an important base in Sint-Katelijne-Waver and a network of locations. It aggregates growers' output for professional trade. Product sales turnover reached EUR 631 million in 2025; a separate operator announcement reports more than 11 million kilograms of strawberry arrivals in the same year. These figures cover the whole cooperative and one product category respectively. They should neither be added together nor attributed solely to one auction hall.
The catalogue covers greenhouse and field vegetables, pome and soft fruit, and herbs. Its business website provides product information, a seasonal calendar, contacts and an Extranet entry point. A visible product range does not mean that prices for every variety and grade are publicly available. It also allows the commercial team to assess the scale and type of the proposed relationship.
A buyer should state whether it needs a single shipment, a seasonal programme or repeated deliveries for a retail network. Tomato variety and presentation, pear size and maturity, and strawberry shelf life and packaging can materially affect suitability. Specify quality expectations, pack weight and loading date. Confirm the release location because the cooperative's name does not identify a single collection address. Separate product price from packaging, order preparation and refrigerated transport when comparing offers. For a mixed shipment, ask how the collection plan accommodates different temperature and handling requirements rather than treating all fresh products as operationally identical.
A grower considering the cooperative should describe its crop mix, varieties, expected harvests and certifications. Membership conditions, quality inspection and the communication of supply forecasts require attention. Ask how deliveries are settled, which packaging is required and what happens when goods do not meet the specification. From an analytical perspective, a category's average price can change because of the mix of varieties and grades, not only demand. A supply programme is therefore better assessed using comparable batches and the customer's actual purchasing plan. Contact with the commercial team can also clarify availability outside the main season. Record these arrangements alongside the product description so that later adjustments to quantity or packaging do not obscure the original commercial agreement.
What is priced: Fruit, Vegetables and potatoes, Honey, hops, tobacco and other speciality crops
Where to find the prices
Products and quotations
Tomatoes; Cucumbers; Bell peppers; Eggplants; Courgettes; Lettuce; Leeks; Chicory; Apples; Pears; Strawberries; Raspberries; Blueberries; Cherries; Plums; Herbs
Key figures
- Product sales turnover: 631,000,000 EUR (2025). Whole cooperative; not a single location.
- Strawberry arrivals: 11,000,000 kg (2025). More than stated quantity; strawberries only.
Sources
- BelOrta — 2025 review
- BelOrta — strawberry season
- BelOrta — products and Extranet
- BelOrta — working with BelOrta
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