Strawberry production accounts for some ample 52,015 tons in 2024. Most of the production is mainly in the Flemish part of Belgium. Our main markets are the Netherlands and France.
Since 2012, Belgian pear production has exceeded apple production. In the 2024/2025 season, Belgium produced 268,771 tons of pears, the vast majority of which were grown in Flanders.
80% of our apples go to the surrounding countries. The Netherlands is the largest customer with a share of 54%. Germany (14%) and France (12%) complete the top 3.
Typical assortment of Flemish fruit
The largest Flemish apple variety in terms of quantity is Jonagold, followed by amongst others Jonagored, Boskoop and Golden Delicious, Kanzi, Joly Red, Greenstar, etc.
Conference pears are the main pear variety, followed by Durondeau and Doyenne.
The main crops of berries, also called summer fruit or soft fruit, are strawberries, red, white and black currants, blueberries, gooseberries, blackberries, kiwi, grapes and raspberries.
The strictest quality requirements apply from the cultivation material to the end product. Processing, packaging and storage also occur with the utmost care. Optimum storage systems ensure a long-term supply.
The supply of Flemish berries is growing.
Conference pears are the main pear variety.
The largest Flemish apple variety in terms of quantity is Jonagold.
