France: Grain Market 2024

Grain Market Size in France

The French grain market fell markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in France

In value terms, grain production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average grain yield in France contracted to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the 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 total area harvested in terms of grain production in France reached X ha, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Grain Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of grain exported from France surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion 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 2017 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, China, Algeria, Italy, Germany, Egypt, Portugal and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from France were Belgium ($X), Morocco ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Algeria, China, Italy, Germany, Egypt, Portugal and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible 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, grain export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of grain imported into France shrank to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest grain supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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