France: Preserved Asparagus Market 2023

Preserved Asparagus Market Size in France

The French preserved asparagus market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -3.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Asparagus Exports

Exports from France

For the fifth year in a row, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of preserved asparagus, which decreased by -38.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved asparagus exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for preserved asparagus exports from France, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved asparagus exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mauritius (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-26.2% per year) and Mauritius (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for preserved asparagus exports from France, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +15.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-22.8% per year) and Luxembourg (+8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Asparagus Imports

Imports into France

Preserved asparagus imports into France reduced to X tons in 2021, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.2%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved asparagus imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved asparagus imports to France, together accounting for 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and Germany, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +84.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preserved asparagus to France, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru amounted to -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.0% per year) and Spain (+14.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Peru ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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