France: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in France

The French pulses market dropped to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Pulses Production in France

In value terms, pulses production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in France fell to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 pulses production in France fell to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Norway (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Norway ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest pulses suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Argentina, the Netherlands, the United States, Russia, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Madagascar and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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