France: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in France

The French lentil market stood at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Lentil consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Lentil Production in France

In value terms, lentil production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lentils in France totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, lentil yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lentil yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lentils were harvested in France; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, lentil harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of lentils decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of lentil exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Luxembourg, Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for lentil exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, Spain, the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, Portugal and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of 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 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Lentil Imports

Imports into France

Lentil imports into France expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable 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 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform