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France - Dairy Produce - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 18, 2024

France Sees Significant Increase in Dairy Produce Export, Reaching $7.9 Billion in 2023

France Dairy Produce Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of dairy produce decreased by -1.3% to 2.2M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 4.4%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 2.9M tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dairy produce exports expanded significantly to $7.9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 9.8%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.France Dairy Produce Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Dairy Produce in France (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany1,0941,1699679389779639421,0221,1091,0811,146
Belgium9269607677157848467798398799441,006
Spain855822573521526546497456497592675
United Kingdom818828662623640659610598571550588
Italy718675538492540543523493502578570
Netherlands287356267246257297317363438525537
China108170133212298249261291367337336
Others2,5062,7852,1682,0692,2202,3202,3382,3252,6522,8643,064
Total7,3117,7666,0755,8146,2416,4226,2686,3877,0157,4717,923

Exports by Country

Belgium (378K tons), Spain (256K tons) and Italy (251K tons) were the main destinations of dairy produce exports from France, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dairy produce exported from France were Germany ($1.1B), Belgium ($1B) and Spain ($675M), with a combined 36% share of total exports. the UK, Italy, the Netherlands and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

China, with a CAGR of +12.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Cheese (657K tons), whole fresh milk (413K tons) and yoghurt and fermented milk (337K tons) were the main products of dairy produce exports from France, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Powdered milk, cream fresh, evaporated and condensed milk, skim milk, butter and dairy spreads and ghee lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by butter and dairy spreads (with a CAGR of +3.6%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, cheese ($4.3B) remains the largest type of dairy produce exported from France, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by powdered milk ($1.1B), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by yoghurt and fermented milk, with an 8.9% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of cheese exports was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: powdered milk (+0.8% per year) and yoghurt and fermented milk (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the dairy produce price amounted to $3,539 per ton (FOB, France), picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dairy produce export price increased by +28.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,325 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($2,274 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dairy produce market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 888 - Skim Milk of Cows
  • FCL 1130 - Camel milk
  • FCL 882 - Cow milk, whole (fresh)
  • FCL 1020 - Goat milk
  • FCL 982 - Sheep milk
  • FCL 951 - Buffalo milk
  • FCL 897 - Dry Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 898 - Dry Skim Cow Milk
  • FCL 889 - Whole Milk, Condensed
  • FCL 894 - Whole Milk, Evaporated
  • FCL 895 - Skim Milk, Evaporated
  • FCL 896 - Skim Milk, Condensed
  • FCL 891 - Yoghurt
  • FCL 983 - Butter and Ghee of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1022 - Butter of Goat Milk
  • FCL 952 - Butter of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 886 - Butter of Cow Milk
  • FCL 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
  • FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
  • FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
  • FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
  • FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk
  • FCL 885 - Cream, Fresh
  • FCL 893 - Buttermilk, Curdled Milk, Acidified Milk
  • FCL 899 - Dry Buttermilk
  • FCL 892 - Yoghurt, Concentrated or Unconcent

Country coverage:

  • France

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in France
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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