France: Green Peas Market 2024

Green Peas Market Size in France

The French green peas market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Production in France

In value terms, green peas production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of peas (green) in France declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by -4.9% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The green peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

The green peas harvested area in France amounted to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 3.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green peas harvested area decreased by -3.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. The green peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of peas (green) from France contracted remarkably to X tons, waning by -32.2% on 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, green peas exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from France, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at +2.2%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for peas (green) exports from France, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +2.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average green peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.1%).

Green Peas Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of peas (green), when their volume decreased by -16.8% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 70%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main suppliers of green peas imports to France, together accounting for 55% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Egypt, Morocco and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green peas suppliers to France were Kenya ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +19.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 147% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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