France: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French poppy seed market, when its value decreased by -14.5% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible slump. Poppy seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in France

In value terms, poppy seed production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 138%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average poppy seed yield in France contracted to X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average poppy seed yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of poppy seed production in France reached X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 3.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to poppy seed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of poppy seed were exported from France; with a decrease of -4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -15.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 112% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of poppy seed exports from France, together comprising 86% of total exports. Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for poppy seed exported from France were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports. Slovakia, Ukraine, Germany and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +25.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed export price decreased by -6.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into France

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of poppy seed decreased by -23.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 93%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of poppy seed imports to France, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +110.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest poppy seed suppliers to France, together accounting for 73% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +102.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average poppy seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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