France: Honey Market 2024

Honey Market Size in France

The French honey market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Honey consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Honey Production in France

In value terms, honey production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Honey production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Honey Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of honey increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, honey exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of honey exports from France, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain, the United States, Switzerland, the UK, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for honey exported from France worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. The United States, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Japan, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, the United Arab Emirates, China and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +14.9%, 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

In 2022, the average honey export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 China (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Honey Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of honey were imported into France; picking up by 21% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, honey imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of honey imports to France, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Argentina, Romania, Mexico, Chile and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest honey suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Argentina, Romania, Mexico, China and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +31.1%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average honey import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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