How much vanilla does France export?
It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $34.9 million in 2024, 7.6% of world exports of vanilla (HS 0905) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Italy, which takes 15% of its vanilla exports by value.
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France's vanilla exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $34.9 million | 7.6% | 471 t | $74,168 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0905 (Vanilla).
Where France's vanilla goes
| Destination | Value | Share of France's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5M | 15% |
| United States | $5M | 14% |
| Germany | $5M | 13% |
| Poland | $3M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $2M | 6.5% |
France as a buyer of vanilla
France imported $119.8 million of vanilla (HS 0905) in 2024, 26% of world imports, ranked #2. Largest sources: Madagascar (78%), Netherlands (4.6%), French Polynesia (3.7%), Poland (3.6%), Uganda (3.4%).
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "France vanilla: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/FRA/vanilla/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.