France: Almond Market 2025

Almond Market Size in France

The French almond market reduced to $X in 2021, shrinking by -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +30.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Almond Production in France

In value terms, almond production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -7.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of almonds in France totaled X kg per ha in 2021, almost unchanged from the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 58%. The almond yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of almonds production in France declined to X ha, which is down by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to almond production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Almond Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of almonds increased by 172% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 563%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, almond exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 520% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Mali (X tons) were the main destinations of almond exports from France, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Germany, the UK, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +155.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the key foreign market for almond exports from France, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Mali, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Senegal amounted to +22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+30.9% per year) and Mali (+40.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average almond export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Almond Imports

Imports into France

Almond imports into France rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, picking up by 7.9% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, almond imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest almond supplier to France, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, almond imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+0.2% per year) and Italy (-9.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of almond to France, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +31.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.7% per year) and Tunisia (+0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average almond import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -27.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, almond import price increased by +9.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 51%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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