Belgian agricultural price index of June 2.9% higher than last year

Published 2023년 8월 17일

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According to Statbel, the global index of agricultural and horticultural products in Belgium increased by 2.9% compared to June 2022 and 10.1% compared to May 2023. The price index of vegetables saw a significant decrease, with a decline of 12.9% compared to May, particularly for vegetables in the open field and under glass. However, the price index of open field vegetables is still 12.8% higher than in June 2022, while the price index of vegetables under glass is 15.7% lower. The price index of fruit increased by 18.4% compared to May 2023 but is 10.3% lower than in June 2022.

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In June 2023, the global index of agricultural and horticultural products in Belgium is 178.6, which is an increase of 2.9% compared to June 2022 and of 10.1% compared to May 2023, Statbel reports. The decrease in the price index of vegetables (-12.9%) compared to May is remarkable: -12.7% for vegetables in the open field and -28.9% for vegetables under glass. This decrease is partly explained by the decrease in the price index of cauliflower (-12.6%), chicory (-32.1%) and tomatoes (-41.2%). The price index of open field vegetables has fallen, but it is still 12.8% higher ...

Source: AGF