France: Vegetable Puree Market 2025

Vegetable Puree Market Size in France

In 2022, the French vegetable puree market decreased by -9.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Puree Production in France

In value terms, vegetable puree production dropped significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 4.5%. Vegetable puree production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Puree Exports

Exports from France

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of vegetable puree increased by 20% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, vegetable puree exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable puree exports from France, with a combined 43% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vegetable puree exported from France worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +64.2%, 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 2022, the average vegetable puree export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable puree export price decreased by -22.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 Canada (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Puree Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetable puree decreased by -18.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable puree imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable puree imports to France, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Belgium, Germany, the UK and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +69.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest vegetable puree suppliers to France, with a combined 73% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +57.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average vegetable puree import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 50%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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