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Health and Wellness in Belgium

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  • 61 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: Belgium
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1292786
In 2024, economic pressures prompted Belgian consumers to shift from premium products to more affordable alternatives, especially in cooking ingredients and hot drinks. This shift occurred without a decline in health consciousness. Private label retailers capitalised on this trend by broadening their accessible, health-oriented product ranges, offering items labelled as low sugar, low fat, and gluten free, while enhancing their competitive edge over branded competitors.

This Health and Wellness in Belgium report tracks the developments of health-associated product types and the healthy-option positioning of competing brands across different food sectors. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to compare health and wellness categories with each other or in the context of the total market for a sector. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be they new product developments, legislative context or lifestyle influences. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals, HW Dairy Products and Alternatives, HW Hot Drinks, HW Snacks, HW Soft Drinks, HW Staple Foods.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Cost-conscious consumers prioritise value while health and wellness demand remains strong
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Economic pressure drives downtrading while reshaping health and wellness choices
  • Fortified/functional, plant-based and lifestyle-led health claims continue to gain traction
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Fortified/functional claims will become a key driver of growth across packaged food and drinks in Belgium
COUNTRY REPORTSHW HOT DRINKS IN BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health priorities accelerate a shift towards low sugar, natural and fortified/functional hot drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Cost pressures and health priorities impact hot drinks in Belgium during 2024
  • Ongoing demand for natural and caffeine free hot drinks as consumers seek health benefits
  • While inflation shifts consumer focus, organic tea continues to thrive in Belgium
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Health claims are set to drive premiumisation and innovation within hot drinks in Belgium
  • Rising health awareness is set to support growth in caffeine-free and natural hot drinks in Belgium
  • Growth for the organic claim is set to be supported by sustainability and fresh coffee in Belgium
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW SOFT DRINKS IN BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Fortified/functional, no sugar, and natural claims shape soft drinks in 2024
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Fortified/functional benefits redefine soft drinks consumption in Belgium
  • No sugar soft drinks maintains its lead during shifting consumer preferences
  • The natural claim partners with eco-friendly packaging to shape soft drink trends
WHAT’S NEXT
  • The fortified/functional claim is set to support growth and innovation in soft drinks in
  • No sugar soft drinks is poised for moderate growth amid category stabilisation
  • Natural soft drinks will gain momentum in Belgium amid health and sustainability trends
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 16 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW SNACKS IN BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Functional benefits and premiumisation impacts demand for snacks in Belgium
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Value-driven choices shape snacks as fortified/functional benefits outperform price alone
  • Vegetarian growth outpaces gluten-free as consumers prioritise broader health and functional benefits
  • The no sugar claim gains traction when combined with added benefits
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Premiumisation and fortified/functional benefits are set to shape the next phase of snack demand
  • Gluten free growth is set to accelerate as premiumisation and claim pairing become increasingly important
  • The no sugar claim shifts from differentiator to baseline as demand for added benefits intensifies
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 20 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 21 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 22 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 23 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 24 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 25 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growth for health and wellness claims is supported by easing price pressures in Belgium
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Price stabilisation spurs growth for health and wellness dairy products and alternatives
  • The low fat claim continues to drive sales as private label strengthens its ranges
  • The high protein trends gain momentum as consumers prioritise performance and wellbeing
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Health-conscious indulgence and high protein trends are set to drive growth over the forecast period
  • There is set to be growth and innovation in low fat and lactose free claims
  • Ongoing demand for high protein products will be supported by lifestyle trends
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 28 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 29 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 30 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 31 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
  • Table 32 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-20
  • Table 33 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2
  • Table 34 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High prices shape consumer choices while health-conscious innovation supports premium growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Economic pressures drive downtrading while health-conscious innovation grows in home cooking
  • Inflation and purchasing power pressures constrain the organic claim in 2024
  • Health benefits, dietary considerations, and sustainability factors drive sales of the vegetarian claim
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Economic recovery and evolving consumer habits are set to boost health and wellness claims
  • Organic products are set to recover as inflation eases and innovation intensifies
  • Vegetarian and vegan claims are set to drive growth in meals and soups, aligned with evolving consumer habits
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 37 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 39 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 40 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 41 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 42 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 43 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW STAPLE FOODS IN BELGIUMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Gluten-free and organic claims drive change and sales in Belgian staple foods
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health, natural ingredients, and plant-based trends drive Belgian staple foods in 2024
  • Gluten free bread, pasta, and processed meats drive innovation and private label growth
  • The organic claim benefits from rising interest in clean-label, sustainably sourced goods
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Premium health-focused staple foods are set to drive grow, but economic conditions may curb demand
  • Health perceptions are set to drive mainstream adoption and private label expansion of gluten free products
  • Rising demand for the organic claim is expected to fuel premiumisation in baked goods
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 46 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 47 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 48 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 49 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 50 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 51 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 52 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS