Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in France

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market volume for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in France stood at 12 595 т. This period saw the growing trend for reduced-sugar and no-added-sugar products within the processed fruit and vegetable segment, which likely tempered demand for traditional sugar-preserved items. By 2019, the market saw a slight contraction to 12 182 т, indicating stabilization. However, 2020 brought a sharp 25% increase to 15 280 т.

The market continued to grow in 2021, reaching a peak of 16 485 т. A decline to 15 825 т followed in 2022, coinciding with consolidation moves in the fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale trade, such as the Italian shipper Orsero acquiring distributor Capexo and wholesaler Blampin fruits. A more pronounced drop to 14 300 т occurred in 2023, alongside a marked rise in dried fruit sales in large retailers and the launch of new products in the juice segment. These shifts point to changing consumer preferences towards alternative formats like dried fruits and clean-label beverages, reducing demand for sugar-preserved goods.

Throughout 2024, several factors shaped the market environment. Recurring drought episodes since 2022 led to sporadic shortages and sharp price spikes. New commercial rules were implemented, including mandatory origin labeling for certain prepared products and an increase in the mixed fruit and vegetable weight limit to 10 kg. Additionally, the reversal of a ban on plastic packaging for retail fresh produce and a temporary import ban on produce treated with thiacloprid adjusted market access conditions. The development of reduced-sugar product lines continued, and partnerships between research institutes and industry strengthened support for the supply chain.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in France

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, France ranked fifth globally in production volume of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts.

Top producers of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, France's production of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts increased in 2020. The country produced 10.5 K t that year, marking a strong year-over-year rise of 14.0%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 9.2 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 9.9% drop.

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

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from France

Exports in kind, t

France's exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country exported 1 249 t, representing a significant decrease of 19.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 72.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -35.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (47.1% of exports in kind), Japan (6.5%), and Australia (5.5%) were the main markets for France's sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts exports, collectively accounting for 59.1% 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

France's exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in value terms declined for the third year in a row in 2020. The country exported 8 529 K $ US, corresponding to a moderate decrease of 8.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 58.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -25.2%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United Kingdom (36.3% of exports in value terms), Japan (9.0%), and Belgium (8.6%) were the primary buyers of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from France, together comprising 53.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to France

Imports in kind, t

France imported 6 028 t of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in 2020, showing a sharp increase of 33.1% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 528 t, while the highest was in 2018 at 6 456 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 29.9% drop. Overall, imports grew by 14.1% from 2017 to 2020, with an annualized rate of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (57.3% of imports in kind), China (13.5%), and the Netherlands (7.2%) remained the main suppliers of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts to France, jointly forming 78.0% of total imports in kind.

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

After two years of decline, France's imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in value terms increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 23 605 K $ US, corresponding to a rise of 6.9% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22 082 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 4.6%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Italy (62.1% of imports in value terms), China (13.3%), and the Netherlands (6.3%) were the principal sources for France's imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts, jointly accounting for 81.7% 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