France: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in France

The French meat and poultry market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in France

In value terms, meat and poultry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat and poultry in France shrank to X kg per head in 2022, dropping by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in France; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of meat and poultry exported from France dropped modestly to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, exports saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, China, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Greece, the UK, Poland, the Philippines, Bulgaria and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Greece, Spain, China, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Japan, Poland, the Philippines and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports surged 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Poland, Germany, Ireland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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 X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest meat and poultry suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Ireland, Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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