France: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in France

The French berry market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Berry Production in France

In value terms, berry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of berries in France dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average berry 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 harvested area of berries in France dropped to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Berry Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for berry exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Ireland, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Poland, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of berries imported into France dropped modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry import price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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