France: Rice Market 2025

Rice Market Size in France

After four years of growth, the French rice market decreased by -5% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Rice Production in France

In value terms, rice production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Rice production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average yield of rice in France declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -1.6% on the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 26%. The rice yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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.

The rice harvested area in France reduced dramatically to X ha in 2021, which is down by -17% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 14%. The rice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Rice Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of rice exported from France dropped modestly to X tons, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rice exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 31%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of rice exports from France, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Sweden and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rice exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, the UK, Sweden and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +26.4%, saw 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

In 2021, the average rice export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ireland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rice Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of rice, when their volume decreased by -6% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 6.8%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, rice imports reduced to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) were the main suppliers of rice imports to France, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Thailand, Pakistan, the Netherlands, India, Uruguay and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +25.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rice suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Cambodia ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports. Thailand, Pakistan, the Netherlands, India, Spain and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw 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 rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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