France: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in France

The French flaked or rolled cereal market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 30% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in France

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of flaked or rolled cereals, which increased by 17% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of flaked or rolled cereal exports from France, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Cote d'Ivoire and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +154.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flaked or rolled cereal exported from France worldwide, with a combined 47% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +159.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average flaked or rolled cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of flaked or rolled cereals decreased by -28.8% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of flaked or rolled cereal imports to France, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Spain, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flaked or rolled cereals to France, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.7% per year) and the UK (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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