France: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in France

The French currant and gooseberry market reached $X in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Currant and gooseberry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in France

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 581% against the previous year. Currant and gooseberry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of currants and gooseberries in France dropped modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.9% on 2020. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 540% against the previous year. The currant and gooseberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of currants and gooseberries were harvested in France; approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3.3%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the currant and gooseberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, currant and gooseberry exports from France reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by -97.8% on 2020. Overall, exports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 519% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 123%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of currant and gooseberry exports from France, together accounting for 61% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for currant and gooseberry exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 59% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +48.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 380% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Netherlands (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, currant and gooseberry imports into France contracted to X tons, falling by -8.7% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. 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 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to France, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+10.7% per year) and Chile (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to France, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+13.6% per year) and Chile (+0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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