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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.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fonio market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 94 - Fonio
Country coverage:
- France
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in France
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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