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France: Cashew Nut Market 2025

Cashew Nut Market Size in France

In 2021, the French cashew nut market increased by 38% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cashew Nut Production in France

In value terms, cashew nut production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cashew Nut Exports

Exports from France

Cashew nut exports from France soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 491% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 773%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cashew nut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 812%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cashew nut exports from France, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, cashew nut exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Caledonia (X tons), twofold. Ireland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +189.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Caledonia (+29.0% per year) and Ireland (+37.8% per year).

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X), Spain ($X) and French Polynesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cashew nut exported from France worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +99.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cashew nut export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -18.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 63%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Switzerland (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cashew Nut Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cashew nuts increased by 106% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 338% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cashew nut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 201%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Guinea-Bissau (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of cashew nut imports to France, together accounting for 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +107.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cashew nut suppliers to France were Guinea-Bissau ($X), Brazil ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, India and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +96.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 cashew nut import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 74%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cashew nuts in the world?

Vietnam remains the largest cashew nut consuming country worldwide, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, cashew nut consumption in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Burundi, with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of cashew nuts in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cashew nut production in 2021 were India, Cote d'Ivoire and Vietnam, together comprising 39% of global production. These countries were followed by Ghana, Burundi, Tanzania, the Philippines, Nigeria, Mali, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of cashew nuts to France?

In value terms, the largest cashew nut suppliers to France were Brazil, Vietnam and the Netherlands, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cashew nuts from France?

In value terms, Switzerland remains the key foreign market for cashew nut exports from France, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Luxembourg, with a 6.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.2% share.

What is the average export price for cashew nuts in France?

In 2021, the average cashew nut export price amounted to $7,980 per ton, declining by -18.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cashew nuts in France?

In 2021, the average cashew nut import price amounted to $6,778 per ton, shrinking by -25% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cashew nut 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 217 - Cashew nuts

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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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. 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. 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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024