France: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in France

The French fruit and berry market totaled $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in France

In value terms, fruit and berry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in France expanded significantly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits and berries in France contracted to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were exported from France; with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Ireland, Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Romania and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Algeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of fruits and berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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