France: Candied Fruit Market 2024

Candied Fruit Market Size in France

The French candied fruit market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Candied fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Candied Fruit Production in France

In value terms, candied fruit production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of candied fruits exported from France dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by -15.4% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from France, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at -16.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+1.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest markets for candied fruit exported from France worldwide, together comprising 48% of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Israel and New Zealand, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +29.4%, 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

In 2021, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($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 (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into France

Candied fruit imports into France fell sharply to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -27.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to France, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.8% per year) and China (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to France, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.6% per year) and China (-2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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