France: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in France

In 2021, the French non-wheat flour market decreased by -10.9% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +71.1% against 2015 indices. Non-wheat flour consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in France

In value terms, non-wheat flour production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +63.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 95% against the previous year. Non-wheat flour production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from France

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of non-wheat flours increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat flour exports from France, together accounting for 60% of total exports. The Netherlands, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, South Korea, Poland, the Philippines and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +42.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-wheat flour exported from France worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, South Korea, Poland, the Philippines and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +39.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average non-wheat flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-wheat flours decreased by -5.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-wheat flour imports to France, together comprising 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Thailand, Spain, Portugal and the UK, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +50.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-wheat flour suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Thailand, Poland, Spain, Portugal and the UK, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +54.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-wheat flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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