France: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in France

In 2023, the French potato market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Production in France

In value terms, potato production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of potatoes in France expanded remarkably to X tons per ha in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 potato harvested area in France declined slightly to X ha in 2023, approximately reflecting 2022. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from France

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of potatoes decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, potato exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for potato exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 2023 figures, potato export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into France

Potato imports into France soared to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, the UK, Italy and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest potato suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, Italy and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform