Asparagus production in France
In 2024 France produced 27,570 t of asparagus, the 8th largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 34%. The record was 71,125 t in 1969. Area harvested: 7,400 ha, yield 3.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 27,570 t
- World rank
- 8 of 47
- 10-year change
- +34%
- Record
- 71,125 t
- 1969
Asparagus in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.31%
- 0.26% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.7
- world 5.7 (−34%)
- kg per person
- 0.41
- world 1.09
- 10-year change
- +34%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Spain | 56,490 | 0.63% |
| 7 | United States | 30,481 | 0.34% |
| 8 | France | 27,570 | 0.31% |
| 9 | Japan | 25,408 | 0.29% |
| 10 | Thailand | 24,264 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of asparagus
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,570 | +0.8% | 7,400 | 3.73 |
| 2023 | 27,340 | +4.2% | 6,670 | 4.10 |
| 2022 | 26,250 | +1.7% | 6,610 | 3.97 |
| 2021 | 25,810 | −3.6% | 6,530 | 3.95 |
| 2020 | 26,760 | +34% | 6,300 | 4.25 |
| 2019 | 19,990 | −3.3% | 4,850 | 4.12 |
| 2018 | 20,680 | −4.7% | 4,480 | 4.62 |
| 2017 | 21,692 | +16% | 4,445 | 4.88 |
| 2016 | 18,721 | −6.8% | 4,433 | 4.22 |
| 2015 | 20,089 | −2.3% | 4,352 | 4.62 |
| 2014 | 20,559 | +11% | 4,484 | 4.58 |
| 2013 | 18,465 | −6.8% | 4,495 | 4.11 |
| 2012 | 19,806 | −11% | 4,490 | 4.41 |
| 2011 | 22,330 | +20% | 4,817 | 4.64 |
| 2010 | 18,665 | −3.7% | 4,879 | 3.83 |
| 2009 | 19,392 | +0.2% | 5,270 | 3.68 |
| 2008 | 19,347 | +0.1% | 5,365 | 3.61 |
| 2007 | 19,327 | +2.9% | 5,526 | 3.50 |
| 2006 | 18,786 | −5.8% | 5,590 | 3.36 |
| 2005 | 19,943 | +2.5% | 5,996 | 3.33 |
| 2004 | 19,452 | −4.9% | 6,108 | 3.18 |
| 2003 | 20,452 | −11% | 6,804 | 3.01 |
| 2002 | 22,877 | +4.7% | 7,341 | 3.12 |
| 2001 | 21,853 | −6.4% | 7,935 | 2.75 |
| 2000 | 23,356 | −11% | 8,200 | 2.85 |
| 1999 | 26,301 | +9.2% | 8,713 | 3.02 |
| 1998 | 24,084 | −15% | 8,919 | 2.70 |
| 1997 | 28,248 | +0.8% | 9,690 | 2.92 |
| 1996 | 28,020 | −8.4% | 10,181 | 2.75 |
| 1995 | 30,603 | −14% | 10,716 | 2.86 |
| 1994 | 35,781 | −4.1% | 11,285 | 3.17 |
| 1993 | 37,328 | −7.3% | 11,198 | 3.33 |
| 1992 | 40,254 | +9.3% | 11,337 | 3.55 |
| 1991 | 36,818 | −12% | 12,981 | 2.84 |
| 1990 | 41,775 | −14% | 14,375 | 2.91 |
| 1989 | 48,820 | −3.1% | 14,400 | 3.39 |
| 1988 | 50,400 | −13% | 14,300 | 3.52 |
| 1987 | 57,900 | +7.6% | 17,200 | 3.37 |
| 1986 | 53,800 | +5.3% | 17,900 | 3.01 |
| 1985 | 51,100 | +4.5% | 16,500 | 3.10 |
| 1984 | 48,900 | +4.0% | 16,500 | 2.96 |
| 1983 | 47,000 | −0.8% | 16,600 | 2.83 |
| 1982 | 47,400 | +8.2% | 16,800 | 2.82 |
| 1981 | 43,800 | +6.6% | 16,600 | 2.64 |
| 1980 | 41,105 | −12% | 16,500 | 2.49 |
| 1979 | 46,849 | +4.7% | 18,500 | 2.53 |
| 1978 | 44,730 | −0.6% | 18,222 | 2.45 |
| 1977 | 45,009 | −7.1% | 18,385 | 2.45 |
| 1976 | 48,470 | −7.4% | 18,386 | 2.64 |
| 1975 | 52,329 | −9.5% | 18,923 | 2.77 |
| 1974 | 57,830 | +0.8% | 19,073 | 3.03 |
| 1973 | 57,380 | +1.8% | 19,477 | 2.95 |
| 1972 | 56,370 | −8.1% | 19,849 | 2.84 |
| 1971 | 61,350 | −5.6% | 19,261 | 3.19 |
| 1970 | 65,010 | −8.6% | 21,000 | 3.10 |
| 1969 | 71,125 | +8.8% | 23,966 | 2.97 |
| 1968 | 65,400 | +5.4% | 23,222 | 2.82 |
| 1967 | 62,060 | −9.4% | 26,782 | 2.32 |
| 1966 | 68,490 | +4.8% | 26,879 | 2.55 |
| 1965 | 65,340 | −5.4% | 26,163 | 2.50 |
| 1964 | 69,100 | −2.0% | 26,683 | 2.59 |
| 1963 | 70,540 | +5.1% | 25,923 | 2.72 |
| 1962 | 67,090 | −2.0% | 24,315 | 2.76 |
| 1961 | 68,480 | — | 23,170 | 2.96 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,344 t USD 32.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 9 of 72
- Imports
- 11,365 t USD 57.9 m
- Importer rank
- 5 of 119
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of asparagus in France?
France produced 27,570 t in 2024, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of asparagus?
France ranked 8th of 47 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 87.4% of the world total.
How has the production of asparagus in France changed?
It rose by 34% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 71,125 t in 1969.
What is the yield of asparagus in France?
3.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (27,570 t from 7,400 ha), against a world average of 5.7 t/ha.
Does France export or import asparagus?
In 2024 France reported exports of 4,344 t (USD 32.0 m) and imports of 11,365 t (USD 57.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.