Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in France

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the French market for flour of fruits and nuts showed considerable volume fluctuations, starting at 12,588 tons. The market's initial level was supported by a diversified offering from local producers and the strong presence of major players like Francine and Axiane, who pursued aggressive pricing strategies. However, volume declined over the next two years.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reduced overall flour production in France, contributing to a market size drop to 9,466 tons. Subsequent recovery in 2021 was aided by sustained growth in the global nuts and seeds market, which bolstered demand for related flours. In 2022, volatility in soft wheat prices following the Ukraine conflict increased production costs, impacting the market volume.

The latter part of the period saw the market influenced by evolving consumer trends. Demand grew for alternative, gluten-free, and organic flours, including those made from nuts. Local producers and artisans expanded their output of specialty nut-based flours, often sold through online and short supply chains, supporting a gradual market recovery to 10,334 tons by 2023.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, France was one of the world's top producers of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts, ranking 15th globally by production volume.

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production levels fluctuated significantly, with the lowest point in 2020 at 2 237 tonnes, marking a 12.8% decline from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 5 237 tonnes, representing a 106.9% increase. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a 51.0% decrease. Overall, production varied by a factor of 2.3 between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from France

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, France exported 495 tonnes of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, a 40.8% increase compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 351 tonnes, which saw a 27.3% decline. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 17.5%, averaging an annualized rate of 5.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France's exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts were widely distributed across partner countries. The top three destinations—Belgium (12.6% of exports), the United Kingdom (9.6%), and Spain (9.4%)—collectively accounted for only 31.6% of total export flows.

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 exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in value terms rose for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 6 579 thousand US dollars, a 45.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 359 thousand US dollars, which experienced a 54.5% decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.8%, with an annualized rate of -3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France's exports in value terms were spread across a broad range of partner countries. The leading destinations—Romania (18.4% of exports), the United Kingdom (12.4%), and Belgium (10.7%)—together made up just 41.6% of total export 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 fruits and nuts to France

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, France's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in volume terms declined in 2020, totaling 7 724 tonnes, a 13.0% decrease from 2019. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 8 879 tonnes, which saw a 13.3% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, three key markets—Spain, Italy, and the United States—dominated France's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in volume terms, together representing 83.6% of total import 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

Following two years of increases, France's imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in value terms fell in 2020, amounting to 51 817 thousand US dollars, a 5.1% drop from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 54 587 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.0%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.1%, with a CAGR of 4.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain (69.0% of imports), the United States (8.4%), and Italy (7.2%) formed the core of France's imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 84.5% of total import flows.

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

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