France: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat 2024

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat in France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French market for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat, when its value decreased by -49.8% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a significant expansion. Fresh or chilled salmonoids meat consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat in France

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Fresh or chilled salmonoids meat production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids meat increased by 158% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 202%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports from France, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark stood at -4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+45.7% per year) and Belgium (+77.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 100% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +93.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat amounted to $X per ton, declining by -53.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 230% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Denmark (+59.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat

Imports into France

Fresh or chilled salmonoids meat imports into France surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 57% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh or chilled salmonoids meat imports to France, with a combined 94% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +88.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids meat suppliers to France were Poland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +95.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 117%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+97.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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