Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The French market for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets began the period at 42 248 t in 2018, supported by rising consumer demand for healthier and more environmentally friendly food options. Despite this trend, market volume dropped to 35 601 t in 2019, even as product innovation and new segment development continued. Recovery followed in 2020, with volume reaching 40 337 t, driven by increased consumption of prepared meals and sustained demand for healthier choices, alongside restructuring measures at some processing plants that included facility closures to improve operational efficiency.

Market growth continued into 2021, reaching 40 839 t, as consumer preferences for healthy and convenient products persisted and global distribution networks expanded market access. In 2022, volume rose to 43 002 t, as processing companies committed to higher prices in grower contracts to secure potato supply, mitigating the impact of rising energy, fertilizer, and logistics costs. By 2023, the market expanded to 46 198 t, bolstered by strong international demand that supported record valuations in certain segments, while regulatory reforms in potato pricing mechanisms and elevated energy costs shaped the competitive landscape.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

France ranked 12th globally in potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

World map of production of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

Potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets production in France increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 14 035 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 12 791 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 11.7% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 9.2%.

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

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from France

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest exports were recorded in 2018 at 1 909 tonnes, while the highest reached 8 561 tonnes in 2020, representing a 4.5-fold difference. In 2020, exports increased modestly by 8.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 77.4%, whereas 2019 experienced the largest increase of 312.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for exports in kind were Belgium, French Polynesia, and Spain, which together accounted for 65.8% of total 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

The export market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 463 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 16 624 thousand US dollars, showing a 6.7-fold gap. In 2020, export value surged by 144.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 45.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 175.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain (23.5% of export value), Germany (13.9%), and Belgium (13.5%) formed the core of exports in value terms, together representing 51.0% 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 potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to France

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets imports into France increased. In 2020, imports totaled 34 863 tonnes, showing a robust rise of 18.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 8.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 29 504 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (40.8% of imports in kind), Belgium (28.1%), and Germany (20.0%) together absorbed 88.9% of total imports in kind, making them the primary sources for France.

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

Cross-border shipments of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets into France increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 52 784 thousand US dollars, representing a 22.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 29.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands (40.5% of import value), Belgium (26.0%), and Germany (22.8%) formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 89.3% 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