France: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in France

The French onion and shallot market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by -9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in France

In value terms, onion and shallot production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 116%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in France reached X tons per ha, rising by 1.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 23%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of onions and shallots in France reduced to X ha, which is down by -2.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area increased by +40.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of onions and shallots from France skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 40% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from France, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+19.5% per year) and Italy (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from France worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United States, the UK, Switzerland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw 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

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -40.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Poland (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of onions and shallots imported into France reduced to X tons, waning by -12.7% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to France, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Poland, Italy, India, New Zealand and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest onion and shallot suppliers to France, together accounting for 61% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, India, New Zealand and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +18.1%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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