France: Malt Market 2024

Malt Market Size in France

In 2021, the French malt market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Malt Production in France

In value terms, malt production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Malt Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of malt (not roasted) were exported from France; increasing by 6.3% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, malt exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for malt exports from France, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, malt exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+0.6% per year) and Brazil (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for malt (not roasted) exports from France, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-1.6% per year) and Brazil (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average malt export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per ton) and Cameroon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Malt Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of malt (not roasted) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 237% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, malt imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 177%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of malt imports to France, with a combined 91% share of total imports. The UK, Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest malt suppliers to France, together comprising 89% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +15.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average malt import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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