France: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in France

The French pulses market rose markedly to $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Pulses Production in France

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in France rose to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of X% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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.

The pulses harvested area in France expanded to X ha in 2021, increasing by X% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pulses harvested area increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Pulses Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of pulses were exported from France; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Norway (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and Norway (-X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into France; picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Lithuania, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Argentina, Italy, Portugal and Germany, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lithuania (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest pulses suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Argentina, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Lithuania and Sweden, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :