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Leguminous vegetables market in France

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh leguminous vegetables in France opened the period at 632 thousand tonnes in 2018 but contracted to 540 thousand tonnes in 2019. This downturn aligned with a documented decline in fresh vegetable consumption, driven by rising inflation and shifts in dietary habits that pushed consumers toward more affordable food choices.

After a further reduction to 491 thousand tonnes in 2020, the market volume rebounded strongly to reach 637 thousand tonnes in 2021.

From 2022, the market faced renewed challenges. Increased frequency of drought episodes from that year caused sporadic supply shortages and sharp price increases for summer vegetables, impacting domestic output. The market size fell to 602 thousand tonnes in 2022 and further to 497 thousand tonnes in 2023, as persistent inflation and weakened consumer purchasing power continued to constrain overall demand.

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 leguminous vegetables in France

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, France was one of the world's top producers of leguminous vegetables, ranking 6th globally by production volume.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

France's production of leguminous vegetables declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 615.0 thousand tonnes, which was 6.4% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 10.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(3.8%)	(6.4%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables from France

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, France exported 180.1 thousand tonnes of leguminous vegetables, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 108.8 thousand tonnes. Exports saw their largest drop in 2018, falling by 42.3%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 65.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.3%)	65.9%	(0.2%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and Spain were the dominant partners for France's leguminous vegetable exports in volume terms, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

In 2020, France's leguminous vegetable exports reached 100.5 million US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 8.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 6.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 92.5 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 103.7 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 10.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	(10.8%)	8.6%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Italy, and Spain formed the core markets for France's leguminous vegetable exports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 30.1% of exports, Italy for 27.3%, and Spain for 22.0%, together representing 79.4% 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 leguminous vegetables to France

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, France imported 137.0 thousand tonnes of leguminous vegetables, which was 11.1% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 24.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.8%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018, falling by 21.6%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.6%)	9.0%	(11.1%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Kenya, and Belgium were the main sources for France's leguminous vegetable imports in volume terms. Morocco accounted for 46.2% of imports, Kenya for 11.8%, and Belgium for 9.8%, together making up 67.8% of total imports.

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 leguminous vegetables declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 137.0 million US dollars, a slight decrease of 0.8% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 21.1%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	(18.7%)	(0.8%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Kenya, and Spain consistently remained the top destinations for France's leguminous vegetable imports in value terms. Morocco accounted for 49.2% of imports, Kenya for 19.0%, and Spain for 8.0%, together representing 76.2% 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