France: Sugar Beet Market 2024

Sugar Beet Market Size in France

The French sugar beet market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced decrease. Sugar beet consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Production in France

In value terms, sugar beet production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Sugar beet production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sugar beet in France dropped to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. The sugar beet yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sugar beet harvested area in France fell to X ha in 2022, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the sugar beet harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from France

Sugar beet exports from France soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar beet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar beet exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for sugar beet exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar beet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of sugar beet decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, sugar beet imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main sugar beet supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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