Insects; Live, Bees Price in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Insects; Live, Bees Price in France (CIF) - 2023
2. Insects; Live, Bees Price in France (FOB) - 2022
3. Insects; Live, Bees Imports in France
4. Insects; Live, Bees Exports in France

Insects; Live, Bees Price in France (CIF) - 2023

In May 2023, the average insects; live, bees import price amounted to $232 per thousand units, growing by 25% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 31% month-to-month. The import price peaked in May 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($492 per thousand units), while the price for the Netherlands ($184 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Insects; Live, Bees Price in France (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average insects; live, bees export price amounted to $0.3 per unit, with a decrease of -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 121%. The export price peaked at $1.3 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +10.5% per year.

Insects; Live, Bees Imports in France

For the fourth consecutive year, France recorded growth in supplies from abroad of insects; live, beeses, which increased by 7% to 16M units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, insects; live, bees imports reduced to $2.6M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.9M, and then shrank in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Insects; Live, Bees to France in 2022:

1. Belgium (7.0M units)
2. Slovakia (5.7M units)
3. Netherlands (2.3M units)

Insects; Live, Bees Exports in France

Insects; live, bees exports from France surged to 50K units in 2022, rising by 424% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,122%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 565K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, insects; live, bees exports skyrocketed to $16K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 435% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $85K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Insects; Live, Bees from France in 2022:

1. Switzerland (49.7K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform