France: Sugar Crop Market 2024

Sugar Crop Market Size in France

After four years of decline, the French sugar crop market increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Production in France

In value terms, sugar crop production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sugar crop yield in France stood at X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average sugar crop 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 sugar crop harvested area in France stood at X ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the sugar crop harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from France

For the fifth year in a row, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of sugar crops, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar crop exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 sugar crop export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of sugar crops decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crop to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar crop imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crops to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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