Flour or powder of dried legumes market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The French market for flour and powder of dried legumes reached 41.7 thousand t in 2018, supported by regulatory changes encouraging legume consumption and rapid growth in the organic segment, which captured a 17% share of the dried vegetable market. By 2019, market volume grew by 8% to 45.2 thousand t, driven by a significant expansion of lentil cultivation area and the development of regional value chains, such as the Arterris cooperative initiative in Occitanie producing legume flour for industry.

Following the 2019 peak, market volume contracted, falling by 22% to 35.1 thousand t in 2020 as the sector continued to structure itself through associations like Fileg to strengthen production and processing. A sharp 44% drop to 17.6 thousand t in 2022 coincided with the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on soft wheat prices, which peaked in May 2022, raising production costs for millers and pressuring the market.

In 2023, the market recovered by 20% to 21 thousand t, bolstered by a 16% value increase in the canned dried vegetable segment due to inflation and a strengthened organic share reaching 17%. Laws such as Egalim and the Climate Law, promoting vegetarian menus in schools, underpinned demand, while product diversification into legume flours, patties, and spreads offered new growth avenues.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

France was among the world's leading producers of flour or powder of dried legumes from 2017 to 2020, ranking 6th globally by production volume.

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

In 2020, France produced 46 711 tonnes of flour or powder of dried legumes, representing a substantial 14.5% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 26.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 23.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 12.8%.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from France

Exports in kind, t

France's exports of flour or powder of dried legumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 14 159 tonnes, reflecting a moderate 5.5% uptick compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 27%, with a CAGR of 8.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 199 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 26.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 63.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (25.8% of exports in kind), Italy (25.8% of exports in kind), and the Netherlands (20.4% of exports in kind) together absorbed 72.0% of France's total exports of flour or powder of dried legumes, making them the main destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

France's cross-border shipments of flour or powder of dried legumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, France exported 15 957 thousand US dollars worth of this product, marking a robust 16.5% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 59.2%, with a CAGR of 16.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (36.0% of exports in value terms), Italy (19.0% of exports in value terms), and the Netherlands (14.2% of exports in value terms) remained the leading destinations in France's export structure by value, with a combined share of 69.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of dried legumes to France

Imports in kind, t

The market for imports of flour or powder of dried legumes into France showed significant volatility during these years. Import volumes varied 2.7 times, from a low of 1 460 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 3 962 tonnes in 2019. In 2020, import volume came to 2 520 tonnes, amounting to a sharp 36.4% decline compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 171.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands (43.5% of imports in kind), Belgium (18.2% of imports in kind), and Italy (10.9% of imports in kind) remained the key partners in France's imports of flour or powder of dried legumes, together accounting for 72.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for imports by value. Import volumes showed a 1.7-fold gap, with a trough in 2018 at 2 064 thousand US dollars and a peak in 2019 at 3 519 thousand US dollars. In 2020, import volume tallied 3 046 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 13.4% year-on-year loss. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 26.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 70.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands (34.7% of imports in value terms), Germany (16.6% of imports in value terms), and Italy (13.8% of imports in value terms) played the leading roles in France's imports of flour or powder of dried legumes by value, jointly taking 65.1% of total flows.

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

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