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France: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in France

The French paddy rice market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. Paddy rice consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paddy Rice Production in France

In value terms, paddy rice production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average paddy rice yield in France reached X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average paddy rice yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2022, the paddy rice harvested area in France was estimated at X ha, increasing by 10% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 14%. The paddy rice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of paddy rice increased by 181% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from France, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, paddy rice exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled -10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-7.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paddy rice exports from France, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-6.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paddy rice export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 48% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paddy rice export price increased by +98.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Italy (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of paddy rice imported into France surged to X tons, increasing by 236% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a slight increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Guyana (X tons) was the main paddy rice supplier to France, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, paddy rice imports from Guyana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Guyana stood at +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-11.8% per year) and Germany (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Guyana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paddy rice to France, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Guyana stood at +28.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.0% per year) and Germany (+0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paddy rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Guyana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of rice paddy consumption in 2021 were China, India and Bangladesh, with a combined 59% share of global consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of rice paddy production in 2021 were China, India and Bangladesh, with a combined 59% share of global production.
In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of rice paddy to France, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 17% share.
In value terms, Italy remains the key foreign market for rice paddy exports from France, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.
The average rice paddy export price stood at $529 per ton in 2021, picking up by 23% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average rice paddy import price amounted to $511 per ton, surging by 9.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paddy rice market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 27 - Rice, paddy

Country coverage:

  • France

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in France
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Type
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
    12. Exports and Growth, by Type
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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