Strawberries production in Belgium
In 2024 Belgium produced 51,450 t of strawberries, the 24th largest in the world (0.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 31%. The record was 51,450 t in 2023. Area harvested: 1,380 ha, yield 37.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 51,450 t
- World rank
- 24 of 81
- 10-year change
- +31%
- Record
- 51,450 t
- 2023
Strawberries in Belgium, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.48%
- 0.51% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 37.3
- world 24.6 (+52%)
- kg per person
- 4.38
- world 1.31
- 10-year change
- +31%
- world +40%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Iran | 65,059 | 0.61% |
| 23 | Ukraine | 54,100 | 0.50% |
| 24 | Belgium | 51,450 | 0.48% |
| 25 | Argentina | 49,527 | 0.46% |
| 26 | Venezuela | 43,668 | 0.41% |
Map of world production of strawberries
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51,450 | 0.0% | 1,380 | 37.28 |
| 2023 | 51,450 | +5.8% | 1,400 | 36.75 |
| 2022 | 48,640 | −3.9% | 1,570 | 30.98 |
| 2021 | 50,590 | +17% | 1,630 | 31.04 |
| 2020 | 43,200 | −10.0% | 1,600 | 27.00 |
| 2019 | 48,000 | 0.0% | 1,970 | 24.37 |
| 2018 | 48,000 | +1.1% | 1,970 | 24.37 |
| 2017 | 47,500 | +5.6% | 1,976 | 24.04 |
| 2016 | 45,000 | −6.3% | 1,900 | 23.68 |
| 2015 | 48,000 | +22% | 1,700 | 28.24 |
| 2014 | 39,300 | +9.5% | 1,700 | 23.12 |
| 2013 | 35,900 | −11% | 1,600 | 22.44 |
| 2012 | 40,500 | +8.0% | 1,600 | 25.31 |
| 2011 | 37,500 | +7.1% | 1,550 | 24.19 |
| 2010 | 35,000 | +6.1% | 1,550 | 22.58 |
| 2009 | 33,000 | −12% | 1,500 | 22.00 |
| 2008 | 37,400 | −8.8% | 1,600 | 23.38 |
| 2007 | 41,000 | +1.2% | 1,700 | 24.12 |
| 2006 | 40,500 | −3.6% | 1,700 | 23.82 |
| 2005 | 42,000 | −4.5% | 1,139 | 36.87 |
| 2004 | 44,000 | +7.3% | 1,148 | 38.33 |
| 2003 | 41,000 | +2.5% | 1,076 | 38.10 |
| 2002 | 40,000 | −3.1% | 1,300 | 30.77 |
| 2001 | 41,300 | −10% | 1,400 | 29.50 |
| 2000 | 46,000 | — | 1,300 | 35.38 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 36,045 t USD 220 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 of 87
- Imports
- 28,597 t USD 131 m
- Importer rank
- 9 of 146
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of strawberries in Belgium?
Belgium produced 51,450 t in 2024, 0.48% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of strawberries?
Belgium ranked 24th of 81 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 38.4% of the world total.
How has the production of strawberries in Belgium changed?
It rose by 31% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +40% for the world. The record was 51,450 t in 2023.
What is the yield of strawberries in Belgium?
37.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (51,450 t from 1,380 ha), against a world average of 24.6 t/ha.
Does Belgium export or import strawberries?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 36,045 t (USD 220 m) and imports of 28,597 t (USD 131 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.