The peanut market - France
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Study Overview
The peanut is a leguminous plant born underground from the cultivation of its plant. Contrary to what is known or to the possible confusion caused by the name, peanuts are not nuts, but are associated with the dried fruit and nut family because of their similar benefits and their energetic contribution . Groundnuts are native to South America although they are currently grown in different parts of the world, although still limited to the requirements of the climate and soil. The cultivation of groundnuts is not popular in European countries, which are thus of major importers of seeds. There are four types peanut base on the market:
Runner (dominant type, most commonly used for peanut butter) Virginia (represents most roasted peanuts) Spanish (usually used for candy) Valencia (very sweet and usually roasted)
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At the global level, the peanut market is growing stabilizes in value after a increase of more than 30% over the last ten years. China and India are the top two producers and together account for more than half of world production In France, peanut consumption has more than lined over the period 2010-2020, on the other hand, import dependency does not decrease. Peanuts are eaten in various forms, including oil and butter, because of the important nutritional properties of the fruit. The famous roasted and salted peanut is also eaten as an aperitif, a practice dear to the French, who have suffered from the health crisis of the Covid-19 in 2020 The players in this market are of various types and sizes: first of all, peanut producers, such as Groupe Advens, or Sonacos, peanut oil and butter distributors, such as Huilerie Gid or Skippy, and import-export companies, such as the Compagnie agro-industrielle du Sénégal.
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- Growth and sector challenges
- Demand analysis
- Market structure and organization
- Supply and pricing analysis
- Player segmentation
- Latest trends and innovations
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Sommaire
1. Market overview
- 1.1 Definition and scope of study
- 1.2 World peanut production up slightly
- 1.3 French consumption on the rise
- 1.4 International trade
2. Demand Analysis
- 2.1 Increase in dried fruit consumption slows down
- 2.2 Peanuts consumed in their various forms
- 2.3 The place of the aperitif in the French diet
- 2.4 A changing society
- 2.5 Rising allergic reactions could harm the market
3. Market structure
- 3.1 Peanuts in the oil market
- 3.2 The arrival of peanut butter in France
4. Analysis of the offer
- 4.1 The peanut plant and its nutrient supply
- 4.2 Peanut prices
- 4.3 Many products may contain traces of peanuts
5. Regulation
- 5.1 Strengthen quality controls on imported peanuts
- 5.2 World Customs Nomenclature and Harmonized System

The peanut market - France
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