France: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in France

The French rye market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -20.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Production in France

In value terms, rye production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Rye production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rye in France shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.3% compared with 2021. In general, the yield recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 14%. The rye yield peaked 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 total area harvested in terms of rye production in France reduced to X ha, with a decrease of -13.2% compared with 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye harvested area increased by +55.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 36%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Rye Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of rye from France skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 70% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of rye exports from France, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rye exported from France were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +21.4%, 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 2022, the average rye export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rye Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of rye decreased by -25.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rye to France, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+14.5% per year) and Spain (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to France, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+17.8% per year) and Spain (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 116% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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