France: Pyrethrum And Peppermint Market 2025

Pyrethrum And Peppermint Market Size in France

For the third consecutive year, the French pyrethrum and peppermint market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 23% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +67.0% against 2018 indices. Pyrethrum and peppermint consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pyrethrum And Peppermint Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, pyrethrum and peppermint exports from France expanded modestly to X tons, growing by 3.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pyrethrum and peppermint exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pyrethrum and peppermint exports from France, with a combined 49% share of total exports. Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, the United States, the UK, the Netherlands, Austria and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for pyrethrum and peppermint exported from France worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, Austria and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 44%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.1%, recorded 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

The average pyrethrum and peppermint export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 the United States (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pyrethrum And Peppermint Imports

Imports into France

Pyrethrum and peppermint imports into France rose significantly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 9.5% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pyrethrum and peppermint imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pyrethrum and peppermint imports to France, together comprising 35% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Spain, Egypt, Italy, Turkey, Tunisia, Belgium, Madagascar, Albania and Poland, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pyrethrum and peppermint to France, comprising 17% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+13.4% per year) and Morocco (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pyrethrum and peppermint import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :