France: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2023

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in France

The French whole fresh milk market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Whole fresh milk consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in France

In value terms, whole fresh milk production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Whole fresh milk production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in shipments abroad of whole fresh milk, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of whole fresh milk exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for whole fresh milk exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of whole fresh milk increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of whole fresh milk imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Luxembourg, Sweden, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Luxembourg, Sweden, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average whole fresh milk import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, whole fresh milk import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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