France: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in France

The French apple market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Apple consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Apple Production in France

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in France declined to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -6.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.1%. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of apples were harvested in France; increasing by 8.1% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 harvested area increased by 33% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Apple Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of apples from France fell remarkably to X tons, waning by -24.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from France, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-8.1% per year) and Germany (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from France, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.1% per year) and Spain (-5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Portugal (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into France

Apple imports into France soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 63% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to France, together comprising 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Chile, Belgium, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 44%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +16.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 31%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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