France: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2021

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in France

For the third consecutive year, the French carrot and turnip market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in France

In value terms, carrot and turnip production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip yield in France amounted to X tonnes per ha, approximately mirroring 2019. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in France dropped to X ha, waning by -X% against 2019 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. from 2011 to 2020, the growth of the carrot and turnip harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, overseas shipments of carrots and turnips decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports fell markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tonnes), threefold. The UK (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

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

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, imports of carrots and turnips into France totaled X tonnes, growing by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports surged to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X tonnes) constituted the largest carrot and turnip supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carrots and turnips in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) remains the largest carrot and turnip consuming country worldwide, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Uzbekistan (3M tonnes), sevenfold. Russia (1.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of carrots and turnips in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip production, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (3.1M tonnes), sevenfold. Russia (1.6M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of carrots and turnips to France?

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In value terms, Belgium ($37M), Spain ($29M) and Italy ($9.7M) constituted the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to France, together accounting for 85% of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 8.7%.

What are the leading importers of carrots and turnips from France?

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In value terms, Belgium ($7.3M), the UK ($4.4M) and Spain ($3.4M) were the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from France worldwide, with a combined 60% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for carrots and turnips in France?

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The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $353 per tonne in 2020, which is down by -9.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carrots and turnips in France?

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In 2020, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $546 per tonne, surging by 7.1% against the previous year.