France: Chicory Market 2025

Chicory Market Size in France

The French chicory market fell slightly to $X in 2021, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.4%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicory Production in France

In value terms, chicory production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of chicory in France declined to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2020 figures. In general, the yield showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 8.9%. The chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the total area harvested in terms of chicory production in France expanded to X ha, picking up by 4.9% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 15%. The chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chicory Exports

Exports from France

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of chicory decreased by -1.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 404% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, chicory exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 257% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for chicory exports from France, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, chicory exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +143.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+12.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicory exports from France, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +101.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-0.8% per year) and Norway (+27.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 112% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicory Imports

Imports into France

Chicory imports into France reached X tons in 2021, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,306% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicory imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the main chicory supplier to France, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, chicory imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +44.2%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicory to France, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +35.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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