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Edible brassicas market in France

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in France showed considerable variation between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 437 thousand tons in 2018, consumption fell to 387 thousand tons the following year. A recovery followed in 2020, bringing the market to 447 thousand tons, and it reached a period peak of 454 thousand tons in 2021. This was followed by a substantial contraction to 358 thousand tons in 2022, before a partial recovery to 371 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, import volumes reached 117 thousand tons while exports were 114 thousand tons. The market context during this period included evolving consumer preferences in France toward fresher, more natural, and organic foods, which bolstered demand for fresh produce like brassicas in retail channels. Furthermore, enhancements in cold chain and refrigerated transport infrastructure supported the distribution and preservation of these fresh products.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in France
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in France in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in France in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production edible brassicas in France

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, France ranked as the 25th largest producer of edible brassicas globally.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, France's production of edible brassicas rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 459.4 K t, representing a gradual increase of 9.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production fell by 4.3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 421.1 K t, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 7.8% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in France in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(4.8%)	9.1%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from France

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, France's exports of edible brassicas totaled 118.1 K t, down 12.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 27.4%, with an average annual decrease of 10.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 86.6 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 46.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 55.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.7%)	55.7%	(12.4%)	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (32.1% of export volume), Belgium (13.0%), and the United Kingdom (9.9%) were the top destinations for France's edible brassicas exports, collectively accounting for 55.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from France in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

France's edible brassicas exports in value terms grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 128.3 M $ US, up 11.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 6.1%, averaging 2.0% annual growth. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 99.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 18.0%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 15.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.0%)	15.9%	11.6%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany (31.4% of export value), the United Kingdom (11.8%), and Belgium (10.9%) were the primary destinations for France's edible brassicas exports by value, together making up 54.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from France in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports edible brassicas to France

Imports in kind, K t

France's imports of edible brassicas in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 106.2 K t, a modest 5.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 8.5%, with an average annual increase of 2.8%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 81.3 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 16.9%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 24.3% jump.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.9%)	24.3%	5.0%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (50.3% of import volume), Belgium (21.6%), and the Netherlands (12.7%) were consistently the main sources for France's edible brassicas imports, jointly representing 84.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to France in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

France's imports of edible brassicas in value terms rose for the second year running. In 2020, imports totaled 124.0 M $ US, a robust 14.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 25.9%, averaging 8.0% annual growth. The lowest value was in 2018 at 95.9 M $ US, which also saw a decline of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	13.0%	14.5%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain (60.7% of import value), Belgium (12.2%), and the Netherlands (11.7%) formed the key group of partners for France's edible brassicas imports by value, together accounting for 84.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to France in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io