France: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in France

In 2022, the French sugar beet market increased by 1.8% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Beet Production in France

In value terms, sugar beet production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sugar beet in France totaled X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 8.8%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average sugar beet yield failed to regain momentum. 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 sugar beet production in France expanded modestly to X ha, surging by 2.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the sugar beet harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of sugar beet exported from France surged to X tons, jumping by 613% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar beet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,172% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from France, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar beet exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +48.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+498.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-59.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sugar beet exported from France were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +540.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -36.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 204% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+33.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of sugar beet decreased by -77.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 2,046% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sugar beet imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,134% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main sugar beet supplier to France, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar beet imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+40.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-38.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to France, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+43.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-51.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar beet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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