France: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in France

The French meat market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in France

In value terms, meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat in France contracted to X kg per head in 2022, shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat production in France rose markedly to X heads, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Meat Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of meat from France declined modestly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, meat exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from France, with a combined X% 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 China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for meat exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Meat Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports soared to $X in 2022. 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%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to France were the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Italy, New Zealand and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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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