France: Market for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn 2024

Market Size for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the French market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn, when its value decreased by -0.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in France

In value terms, production of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn exported from France rose slightly to X tons, growing by 2.2% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 11%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 8.5% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from France, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-1.8% per year) and Italy (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn exports from France, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.0% per year) and Germany (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the Netherlands (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn, when their volume increased by 0.8% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to France, with a combined 77% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen vegetables other than potato and corn suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.0%, 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 import price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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