France - Wheat Or Meslin Flour - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

France: Wheat Flour Market Overview 2019

Wheat Flour Market Size in France

The revenue of the wheat flour market in France amounted to $X in 2017, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, wheat flour consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. France wheat flour consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wheat Flour Production in France

In 2017, the amount of wheat or meslin flour produced in France amounted to X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wheat flour production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. France wheat flour production peaked of X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wheat Flour Exports from France

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of wheat or meslin flour were exported from France; going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wheat flour exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the wheat flour exports attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the wheat flour exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wheat flour exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, wheat flour exports continue to indicate a deep slump. In that year, the wheat flour exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the wheat flour exports failed to regain its momentum.

Wheat Flour Exports by Country from France

In 2017, Turkey (X tonnes), distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes) and Argentina (X tonnes) were the main exporters of wheat or meslin flour, together constituting X% of total exports. Belgium (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes), Pakistan (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Egypt (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest wheat flour supplier from France, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a X% share.

In Turkey, wheat flour exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+X% per year).

Wheat Flour Export Prices by Country in France

The wheat flour export price in France stood at $X per tonne in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, wheat flour export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for wheat or meslin flour reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for wheat or meslin flour failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Canada ($X per tonne), while Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheat Flour Imports into France

In 2017, wheat flour imports into France stood at X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wheat flour imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the wheat flour imports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wheat flour imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wheat flour imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the wheat flour imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wheat Flour Imports by Country into France

In 2017, Afghanistan (X tonnes), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Angola (X tonnes) represented the major importers of wheat or meslin flour, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - the U.S. (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Bolivia (X tonnes), Sudan (X tonnes), Guinea (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and Madagascar (X tonnes) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to wheat flour imports into Afghanistan stood at +X%. At the same time, Sudan (+X%), Madagascar (+X%), Guinea (+X%), Mexico (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Angola (+X%), Ireland (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%) and Bolivia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Madagascar, Guinea, Angola, the Netherlands, Sudan, the U.S. and Afghanistan saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wheat or meslin flour into France, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Angola ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In Afghanistan, wheat flour imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Wheat Flour Import Prices by Country in France

In 2017, the wheat flour import price in France amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, wheat flour import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for wheat or meslin flour reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Angola ($X per tonne), while Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Angola (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.