France: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in France

In 2022, the French buckwheat market decreased by -0.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.4% against 2020 indices. Buckwheat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Buckwheat Production in France

In value terms, buckwheat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of buckwheat in France dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the yield showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 6.3%. Over the period under review, the average buckwheat yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of buckwheat production in France was estimated at X ha, with an increase of 1.6% against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 87%. The buckwheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of buckwheat increased by 98% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 327% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, buckwheat exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 173% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for buckwheat exports from France, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, buckwheat exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +58.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+91.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+156.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from France, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +42.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+84.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+125.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 150%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of buckwheat, when their volume decreased by -29.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 85%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to France, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, buckwheat imports from Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lithuania amounted to +18.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+0.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+33.0% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to France, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lithuania totaled +23.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+16.2% per year) and Poland (-4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, buckwheat import price increased by +83.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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