France: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in France

The French onion and shallot market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in France

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in France fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The onion and shallot harvested area in France amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were exported from France; jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United States, Switzerland, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of onion and shallot imported into France declined to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Italy, India, New Zealand and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to France were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, India, New Zealand and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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