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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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