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France - Prepared Dishes and Meals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in France - 2023

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in France (FOB) - 2023

The average prepared dishes and meal export price stood at $5,593 per ton in August 2023, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,669 per ton. From April 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($7,190 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($2,661 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Prepared Dishes and Meal in France (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average prepared dishes and meal import price amounted to $5,144 per ton, reducing by -16.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 an increase of 13% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $6,613 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($10,121 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($1,732 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in France

In 2022, prepared dishes and meal exports from France expanded slightly to 380K tons, growing by 1.8% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal exports stood at $2.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Prepared Dishes and Meal in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	193	208	241	247	8.6%
Spain	115	114	132	135	5.5%
United Kingdom	118	121	131	134	4.3%
Belgium	95.2	101	130	133	11.8%
Netherlands	91.0	98.5	129	132	13.2%
Italy	100	94.7	109	112	3.8%
Poland	34.1	35.6	58.9	60.2	20.9%
Yemen	28.9	19.2	53.8	55.0	23.9%
Switzerland	42.7	47.7	46.4	47.4	3.5%
Russia	28.5	22.3	31.4	32.1	4.0%
New Caledonia	26.1	22.5	28.6	29.2	3.8%
Austria	17.6	15.9	20.1	20.5	5.2%
Others	756	782	874	927	7.0%
Total	1,647	1,681	1,986	2,064	7.8%

Top Export Markets for Prepared Dishes and Meal from France in 2022:

Germany (39.5K tons)
Netherlands (38.6K tons)
United Kingdom (27.9K tons)
Spain (20.1K tons)
Yemen (19.7K tons)
Belgium (19.6K tons)
Italy (16.8K tons)
Poland (7.7K tons)
Switzerland (6.8K tons)
Austria (6.4K tons)
New Caledonia (6.3K tons)
Russia (5.9K tons)

Imports of Prepared Dishes and Meal in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of prepared dishes and meals, when their volume decreased by -0.3% to 305K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 306K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal imports expanded to $1.6B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Prepared Dishes and Meal in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	105	190	299	309	43.3%
Germany	207	200	224	232	3.9%
Belgium	126	121	152	157	7.6%
United Kingdom	52.5	56.5	144	149	41.6%
Poland	80.3	114	121	126	16.2%
Italy	99.8	88.4	99.3	103	1.1%
Switzerland	101	73.6	92.5	95.7	-1.8%
Spain	80.6	84.3	91.5	94.7	5.5%
Indonesia	12.3	15.1	28.2	29.2	33.4%
Thailand	21.7	12.5	13.8	16.4	-8.9%
Others	235	236	299	322	11.1%
Total	1,123	1,192	1,564	1,633	13.3%

Top Suppliers of Prepared Dishes and Meal to France in 2022:

Germany (82.1K tons)
Netherlands (37.7K tons)
Belgium (33.2K tons)
Spain (29.9K tons)
Italy (21.4K tons)
United Kingdom (17.2K tons)
Poland (16.3K tons)
Indonesia (11.8K tons)
Switzerland (10.7K tons)
Thailand (7.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared dishes and meal in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10851900 - Other prepared dishes and meals (including frozen pizza)
Prodcom 10891940 - Other food preparations n.e.c.

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France

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5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
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21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023