France: Pulses Market Overview 2020

Pulses Market Size in France

The revenue of the pulses market in France amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the pulses market reached its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Pulses Production in France

In value terms, pulses production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, pulses production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average yield of pulses in France amounted to X tonne per ha, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses yield continues to indicate a measured decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Pulses yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, 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 2018, the pulses harvested area in France stood at X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses harvested area decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the pulses harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the pulses harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the amount of pulses exported from France stood at X tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pulses exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of pulses exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, pulses exports, however, continue to indicate a measured shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and Norway (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pulses exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Egypt, China, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), India ($X) and Norway ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Egypt, the Netherlands, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pulses export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per tonne) and Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($X per tonne) and India ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the amount of pulses imported into France amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pulses imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Sweden (X tonnes) constituted the largest pulses supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tonnes), threefold. Latvia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and Latvia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Belgium ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest pulses suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, the U.S., Turkey, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, Latvia, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Latvia recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for pulses attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the price for Latvia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform