Key Market Indicators
**Decline in French Fruit Consumption and Production Expected by 2028** France’s fruit consumption is forecasted to drop to approximately 12.7 million metric tons by 2028, down from around 12.9 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.2%. Historical data shows that since 1995, the nation's fruit demand has been decreasing by an average of 1.5% per year. Meanwhile, fruit production in France is also on a downward trend. Projections indicate that by 2028, the country's fruit output will fall to about 8.2 million metric tons, from roughly 8.6 million metric tons in 2023. This corresponds to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of a 0.6% decline. Historical records reveal a more pronounced annual decrease of 1.8% in French fruit supply since 1966. In the global context, India, Brazil, and Mexico rank just below France in fruit production volumes, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
