France: Coconut Market 2025

Coconut Market Size in France

The French coconut market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by 9.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Coconut consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coconut Production in France

In value terms, coconut production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 503% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of coconuts in France was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 5.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 629%. The coconut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

The coconut harvested area in France fell to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 1.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to coconut production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Coconut Exports

Exports from France

Coconut exports from France reduced markedly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -22.1% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 217%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coconut exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 123%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for coconut exports from France, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, coconut exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+33.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for coconuts exports from France, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+32.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average coconut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coconut Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of coconuts increased by 5.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 57%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coconut imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +11.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of coconut imports to France, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Belgium, Spain, the UK, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +42.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest coconut suppliers to France, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Belgium, the UK and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +26.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average coconut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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