France: Market for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers 2024

Market Size for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in France

The French market for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in France

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports from France, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Australia, Romania, the United States, Portugal, Canada and Madagascar, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exported from France were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 50% of total exports. Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, the United States, Romania, Canada, Portugal, Australia and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +33.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 export price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Imports into France

In 2021, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports into France stood at X tons, surging by 4.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer supplier to France, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.4% per year) and Germany (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer suppliers to France, together accounting for 58% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Spain, the UK and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +9.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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