Every French person consumes around 25 kg of citrus fruit a year. Consumption is increasing in value by around 10% a year, but falling in volume by around 2-3%. French citrus production is around 88,000 tonnes, and its value fluctuates between 750 and 1300 million euros. However, France is a major importer of citrus fruits, sourcing mainly from Spain, but also from Italy and Portugal. The Low Countries are an important hub of European trade, especially for exotic fruits. Oranges dominate consumer preferences in France, followed by clementines, mandarins, tangerines and lemons. The organic citrus market has grown steadily, but growth has recently slowed Corsica appears to be a key region for French citrus, particularly for clementines and pomelos. Demand for citrus in France shows a clear seasonal pattern, with a significant peak of interest every December. Players in the French citrus market: Regions such as PACA and Corsica in France have established themselves as citrus hotspots, spe
