France: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in France

The French dried mushroom market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +52.5% against 2020 indices. 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.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from France

Dried mushroom exports from France expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 9.7% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +19.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of dried mushroom exports from France, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dried mushroom exported from France were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 54% share of total exports. Canada, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Australia, Switzerland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +37.5%, recorded 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 dried mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 the Netherlands (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into France

Dried mushroom imports into France totaled X tons in 2022, growing by 3.1% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest dried mushroom supplier to France, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, dried mushroom imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), fivefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+28.8% per year) and Poland (+24.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushrooms and truffles to France, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (-16.6% per year) and Poland (+31.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried mushroom import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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