France: Frozen Fruit Market Overview 2021

Frozen Fruit Market Size in France

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French frozen fruit market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Frozen Fruit Production in France

In value terms, frozen fruit production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Fruit Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, overseas shipments of frozen fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruit exports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of frozen fruit exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Japan, Spain, Germany, the UK, Portugal, the U.S. and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen fruit exported from France were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Japan, Spain, Germany, the U.S., Portugal and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Fruit Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of frozen fruits, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2019, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruit imports declined rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of frozen fruit imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Canada, Egypt, Italy, China, Cyprus and Greece, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen fruit suppliers to France were Poland ($X), Serbia ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, Canada, Italy, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece and China, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Egypt saw the highest growth rate of 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 2020, the average frozen fruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average 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 Portugal ($X per tonne), while the price for Egypt ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen fruits in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of frozen fruit consumption in 2020 were China (2.6M tonnes), the U.S. (1.8M tonnes) and India (1M tonnes), with a combined 35% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Mexico, Germany, Ethiopia and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 21%.

What are the largest producers of frozen fruits in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of frozen fruit production in 2020 were China (2.7M tonnes), the U.S. (1.4M tonnes) and India (1M tonnes), together accounting for 32% of global production. These countries were followed by Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Poland, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Canada and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen fruits to France?

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In value terms, the largest frozen fruit suppliers to France were Poland ($42M), Serbia ($38M) and Spain ($35M), together accounting for 35% of total imports. Morocco, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, Canada, Italy, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

What are the leading importers of frozen fruits from France?

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In value terms, Belgium ($5.9M), Italy ($5.4M) and the Netherlands ($5.3M) were the largest markets for frozen fruit exported from France worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports. The UK, Japan, Spain, Germany, the U.S., Portugal and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

What is the average export price for frozen fruits in France?

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In 2020, the average frozen fruit export price amounted to $2,580 per tonne, dropping by -4.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen fruits in France?

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In 2020, the average frozen fruit import price amounted to $2,368 per tonne, jumping by 16% against the previous year.