France: Preserved Olive Market 2025

Preserved Olive Market Size in France

The French preserved olive market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Olive Production in France

In value terms, preserved olive production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +71.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Olive Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of olives prepared or preserved decreased by -6.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved olive exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Israel (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved olive exports from France, with a combined 45% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the United States, Belgium, Italy, Lithuania, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +138.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for olives prepared or preserved exports from France, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland totaled +22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+9.5% per year) and the United States (-14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved olive export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 the UK (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Olive Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of olives prepared or preserved imported into France reached X tons, growing by 7.4% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period 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 48%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved olive imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved olive imports to France, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +30.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Morocco ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest preserved olive suppliers to France, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average preserved olive import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved olive import price decreased by -30.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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