France: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in France

After two years of growth, the French peach and nectarine market decreased by -2.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in France

In value terms, peach and nectarine production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Peach and nectarine production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of peaches and nectarines in France amounted to X tons per ha, growing by 7.6% on 2020 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 11% against the previous year. The peach and nectarine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the 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 2021, approx. X ha of peaches and nectarines were harvested in France; flattening at the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 1.8% against the previous year. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of peaches and nectarines decreased by -3.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 7.4%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from France, together comprising 74% of total exports. Spain, Germany, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +49.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for peach and nectarine exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Germany, the UK, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +55.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Belgium (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into France

Peach and nectarine imports into France rose slightly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of peach and nectarine to France, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, peach and nectarine imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+21.8% per year) and Morocco (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to France, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.5% per year) and Morocco (-5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Morocco ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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