France: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in France

The French fruit market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in France

In value terms, fruit production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in France totaled X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in France; approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from France

Fruit exports from France rose markedly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Ireland, Romania, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for fruit exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, the Czech Republic and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into France

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted 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 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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