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View PricingFrance Sees Significant Decline in Ghee Imports, Dropping to $209M in 2023
France Ghee Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of ghee decreased by -8.5% to 29K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked at 60K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, ghee imports shrank dramatically to $209M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $403M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Ghee in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 63.6 | 51.7 | 38.2 | 45.0 | 76.8 | 85.2 | 48.9 | 33.7 | 42.5 | 69.0 | 60.1 |
| Belgium | 49.9 | 53.3 | 34.5 | 31.2 | 44.8 | 55.9 | 42.9 | 35.6 | 39.4 | 54.2 | 59.2 |
| United Kingdom | 4.1 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 5.8 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 23.3 | 32.8 | 38.3 |
| Germany | 15.5 | 14.9 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 16.1 | 16.9 | 15.0 | 7.7 | 11.0 | 24.5 | 19.2 |
| Ireland | N/A | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Spain | 4.7 | 5.2 | 8.7 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 13.0 | 7.2 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 22.3 | 9.3 |
| New Zealand | 18.2 | 20.6 | 25.5 | 18.4 | 20.9 | 17.9 | 14.3 | 3.7 | 6.5 | 20.8 | 8.7 |
| Others | 165 | 165 | 122 | 126 | 181 | 204 | 148 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 18.6 | 2.0 |
| Total | 321 | 315 | 240 | 242 | 354 | 403 | 286 | 99.0 | 142 | 255 | 209 |
Imports by Country
the Netherlands (8.3K tons), Belgium (7.5K tons) and the UK (6K tons) were the main suppliers of ghee imports to France, together comprising 75% of total imports. Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +71.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest ghee suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($60M), Belgium ($59M) and the UK ($38M), together accounting for 75% of total imports. Germany, Ireland, Spain and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
Among the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +76.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the ghee price stood at $7,161 per ton (CIF, France), shrinking by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, ghee import price increased by +41.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 62%. The import price peaked at $7,989 per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($8,391 per ton) and Belgium ($7,871 per ton), while the price for Ireland ($5,742 per ton) and New Zealand ($5,949 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ghee 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 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
- FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk
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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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
