France: Cereal Flour Market Overview 2020

Cereal Flour Market Size in France

The value of the cereal flour market in France amounted to $X in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, cereal flour consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the cereal flour market attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the cereal flour market failed to regain its momentum.

Cereal Flour Production in France

In value terms, cereal flour production fell slightly to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cereal flour production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cereal flour production attained its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Cereal Flour Exports

Exports from France

For the fifth consecutive year, from France recorded decline in exports of cereal flours, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2018. Overall, cereal flour exports showed an abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, cereal flour exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of cereal flour exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal flour exports fell to $X in 2018. Overall, cereal flour exports showed a drastic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cereal flour exports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of cereal flour exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes) and Kazakhstan (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of cereal flours in 2018. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), constituting a X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tonnes), Pakistan (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Uzbekistan (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) occupied a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cereal flour supplier from France, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In Turkey, cereal flour exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the cereal flour export price in France amounted to $X per tonne, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the cereal flour export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. France export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Flour Imports

Imports into France

Cereal flour imports into France amounted to X tonnes in 2018, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the total imports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cereal flour imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. France imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, cereal flour imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cereal flour imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cereal flour imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X tonnes) and Iraq (X tonnes) were the key importers of cereal flours in 2018, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Uzbekistan (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Angola (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Guinea (X tonnes), Bolivia (X tonnes), Somalia (X tonnes) and Madagascar (X tonnes) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the biggest increases were in Madagascar, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cereal flour importing markets into France were Iraq ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Angola, Guinea, Brazil, Syrian Arab Republic, Uzbekistan, Bolivia, Somalia and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Guinea recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cereal flour import price in France amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cereal flour import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for cereal flours attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Uzbekistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform