Oranges market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The French orange market volume declined from 532 thousand tons in 2018 to 443 thousand tons in 2020. This period was marked by a strong qualitative shift in the juice segment, where French consumers increasingly preferred not-from-concentrate and organic orange juices, supporting demand for processing oranges. Growing health awareness also spurred interest in orange-based healthy beverages, even as total market size contracted.

Market volume continued to decrease, reaching 428 thousand tons in 2021. Industry developments included the launch by major player Citrosuco of a facility to produce natural ingredients from orange waste, reflecting a broader move toward circular economy practices. In 2022, a sharp rise in costs across the supply chain – driven by higher prices for Brazilian oranges, a strong US dollar, and soaring energy, packaging, and transport expenses – pushed up orange and juice prices. Despite these inflationary pressures, the market volume saw a slight rebound to 438 thousand tons, aided by firm demand and tight supply, particularly for Spanish oranges.

The cost pressures intensified into 2023, with retail prices for not-from-concentrate juice rising nearly 9% and from-concentrate juice up 17% year-on-year. This significant price increase contributed to a notable contraction in the orange market, with volume falling to 388 thousand tons. Underlying demand for quality, natural, and organic orange products remained a consistent feature of the market throughout the period.

Production oranges in France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

France's orange production rebounded after two years of decline. In 2019, output hit its lowest point at 8 890 tonnes, representing an 11.9% decrease. The following year, production rose by 19.9% to reach 10 660 tonnes in 2020.

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

Exports oranges from France

Exports in kind, K t

France's orange exports reached their peak in 2018 at 48.4 thousand tonnes. In 2019, they fell to a low of 39.0 thousand tonnes, marking a 19.6% decline. By 2020, exports had recovered, increasing by 20.1% to 46.8 thousand tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Spain, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for France's orange exports by volume. Switzerland accounted for 34.7% of exports, Spain for 18.5%, and the Netherlands for 11.4%, together making up 64.7% 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, M $ US

France's orange exports in value terms declined for two years before rebounding. In 2019, exports dropped by 13.5% to a low of 36.1 million US dollars. The following year, they surged by 56.8% to 56.6 million US dollars in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 29.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, Spain, and the Netherlands led France's orange exports by value. Switzerland contributed 35.8% of export value, Spain 18.8%, and the Netherlands 9.6%, collectively representing 64.2% 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 oranges to France

Imports in kind, K t

France's orange imports declined for two consecutive years. In 2018, imports peaked at 570.0 thousand tonnes, a 10.3% increase. The following year, they fell by 12.9% to a lower level. In 2020, imports decreased further by 3.6% to 478.9 thousand tonnes. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 7.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, South Africa, and Portugal were the main suppliers of oranges to France by volume. Spain accounted for 65.6% of imports, South Africa for 11.5%, and Portugal for 3.9%, together comprising 81.1% 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, M $ US

France's orange imports in value terms fell for two years before increasing. In 2019, imports declined by 11.2% to a low of 404.9 million US dollars. In 2020, they jumped by 30.2% to 527.3 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 14.5%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 4.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain, South Africa, and Italy were the leading sources of France's orange imports by value. Spain made up 65.7% of import value, South Africa 12.3%, and Italy 3.8%, jointly accounting for 81.7% 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