France: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in France

The French prepared dish and meal market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Dishes And Meals in France

In value terms, prepared dish and meal production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of prepared dishes and meals exported from France rose remarkably to X tons, growing by 9.9% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared dish and meal exports from France, with a combined 28% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Yemen, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, New Caledonia and Russia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Yemen (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for prepared dish and meal exported from France worldwide, with a combined 25% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Yemen, Switzerland, Russia and New Caledonia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Yemen, with a CAGR of +41.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average prepared dish and meal export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Poland (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of prepared dishes and meals imported into France surged to X tons, picking up by 26% against 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +59.3% against 2014 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to France, with a combined 45% share of total imports. Spain, Italy, the UK, Poland, Indonesia, Switzerland and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest prepared dish and meal suppliers to France, together accounting for 43% of total imports. The UK, Poland, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Indonesia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +28.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 prepared dish and meal import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 6.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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