France: Fonio Market 2025

Fonio Market Size in France

The French fonio market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, falling by -56.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Fonio Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of fonio decreased by -92.2% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 141%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fonio exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) was the main destination for fonio exports from France, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, fonio exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to -26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+5.8% per year) and Luxembourg (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fonio exports from France, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled -29.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+6.9% per year) and Luxembourg (+30.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Luxembourg (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fonio Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of fonio were imported into France; with a decrease of -66.3% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 222%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, fonio imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 349%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Guinea (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the main suppliers of fonio imports to France, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guinea (with a CAGR of +149.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Guinea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fonio to France, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Mali, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Guinea amounted to +157.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Senegal (+31.8% per year) and Mali (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fonio import price increased by +56.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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