The Hay Market in France

Since 2020, the global fertilizer market has experienced major disruptions due to external factors such as soaring raw material prices and geopolitical tensions, in particular the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Natural gas, which can account for up to 80% of the production costs of some fertilizers, saw prices rise dramatically after the health crisis, hampering production and causing fertilizer prices to soar. The reduction in exports by major players such as Russia, which was the world's second largest producer and had interrupted its exports, only to resume them at the end of 2022, created a shortage in Europe, where fertilizer prices soared.this created a shortage in Europe, where fertilizer production was affected, with up to 70% of operations halted by September 2022. In France, fertilizer production jumped to 4.059 billion euros in 2022. Global demand is forecast at 3.3% per year between 2023 and 2032. The French market is undergoing a dramatic shift in favor of natural fertilizers

The cereals market in France is estimated at 18 billion euros. France has over 7.4 million hectares of cereal-growing land, i.e. around 50% of arable land . The Grand Est and Hauts-de-France regions lead the way in production. The main crops are soft wheat, barley and corn. France is a major player on the cereals market. The needs of the milling industry are stagnating, while those of industrial outlets such as pasta production are increasing. France is self-sufficient in organic wheat. The pandemic had a notable impact on barley used for malting, with world trade slowing by around 5%, leading to increased use of malting barley for animal feed. Corn demand remained stable in the EU, boosted by its incorporation in animal feed, which offset the drop in ethanol demand affecting US producers. France is one of the world's top five cereal exporters. While countries such as China and India are major cereal producers, they have a limited presence on world trade markets. Almost half of French

The French market for sanitary products is estimated at between €1.5 and €1.9 billion. The global crop protection market is valued at $60 billion The global market is dominated by six chemical giants, which collectively hold 80% of the market. These companies invest heavily in research and development to fuel innovation and sustain growth in the face of strict regulations aimed at reducing pesticide use. The French market for phytopharmaceutical products has grown significantly over the years, however, a shift has occurred and the rate of growth has slowed, due to growing public concern about the effects of these products on health and the environment. The breakdown by product type has been stable for several years: onsecticides 9% fungicides 37%, herbicides 45%. In 20 years, the market for plant protection products has fallen from 120,000 tonnes in 1999 to around 52,000 tonnes in 2019, representing a 57% drop in the volume of active ingredients. France remains a world heavyweight in p