France: Frozen Potato Market 2024

Frozen Potato Market Size in France

The French frozen potato market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Potato Production in France

In value terms, frozen potato production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen potatoes increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen potato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from France, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Poland, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Greece, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen potato exported from France were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +30.6%, recorded 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

The average frozen potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Spain (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into France

Frozen potato imports into France expanded rapidly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 6.1% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to France, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen potato imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+3.6% per year) and Germany (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen potato suppliers to France, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.8%, 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 frozen potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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