Cauliflower and broccoli production in France
In 2024 France produced 203,960 t of cauliflower and broccoli, the 11th largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 38%. The record was 585,200 t in 1989. Area harvested: 15,510 ha, yield 13.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 203,960 t
- World rank
- 11 of 95
- 10-year change
- −38%
- Record
- 585,200 t
- 1989
Cauliflower and broccoli in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- 1.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.2
- world 18.8 (−30%)
- kg per person
- 3.06
- world 3.29
- 10-year change
- −38%
- world +9.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Pakistan | 324,820 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Algeria | 282,414 | 1.1% |
| 11 | France | 203,960 | 0.76% |
| 12 | Vietnam | 197,731 | 0.74% |
| 13 | Japan | 193,958 | 0.72% |
Map of world production of cauliflower and broccoli
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 | 203,960 | −2.3% | 15,510 | 13.15 |
| 2023 | 208,660 | −1.3% | 15,320 | 13.62 |
| 2022 | 211,390 | −21% | 13,800 | 15.32 |
| 2021 | 266,410 | +5.0% | 16,530 | 16.12 |
| 2020 | 253,770 | −1.6% | 17,830 | 14.23 |
| 2019 | 257,770 | −10% | 17,770 | 14.51 |
| 2018 | 287,330 | −2.2% | 19,090 | 15.05 |
| 2017 | 293,704 | −6.1% | 19,140 | 15.35 |
| 2016 | 312,634 | +1.0% | 18,933 | 16.51 |
| 2015 | 309,633 | −5.1% | 19,549 | 15.84 |
| 2014 | 326,355 | −9.6% | 20,010 | 16.31 |
| 2013 | 361,202 | +0.9% | 19,944 | 18.11 |
| 2012 | 358,021 | −7.1% | 21,654 | 16.53 |
| 2011 | 385,582 | +2.1% | 22,127 | 17.43 |
| 2010 | 377,572 | −11% | 22,945 | 16.46 |
| 2009 | 424,456 | +1.6% | 25,676 | 16.53 |
| 2008 | 417,740 | −2.0% | 25,903 | 16.13 |
| 2007 | 426,265 | +6.1% | 26,343 | 16.18 |
| 2006 | 401,803 | +7.0% | 27,670 | 14.52 |
| 2005 | 375,496 | −16% | 27,305 | 13.75 |
| 2004 | 447,344 | −2.5% | 29,463 | 15.18 |
| 2003 | 458,705 | +5.8% | 30,387 | 15.10 |
| 2002 | 433,582 | −4.5% | 30,648 | 14.15 |
| 2001 | 454,007 | +9.5% | 32,510 | 13.97 |
| 2000 | 414,585 | −3.3% | 32,438 | 12.78 |
| 1999 | 428,784 | −3.1% | 34,553 | 12.41 |
| 1998 | 442,369 | −13% | 36,753 | 12.04 |
| 1997 | 505,656 | +1.0% | 38,371 | 13.18 |
| 1996 | 500,883 | −6.3% | 40,335 | 12.42 |
| 1995 | 534,339 | +0.5% | 43,556 | 12.27 |
| 1994 | 531,844 | −5.5% | 45,065 | 11.80 |
| 1993 | 562,860 | +12% | 45,584 | 12.35 |
| 1992 | 501,423 | −12% | 46,167 | 10.86 |
| 1991 | 568,154 | +28% | 44,202 | 12.85 |
| 1990 | 444,060 | −24% | 43,098 | 10.30 |
| 1989 | 585,200 | +3.0% | 45,485 | 12.87 |
| 1988 | 568,034 | +22% | 44,553 | 12.75 |
| 1987 | 465,800 | +21% | 46,100 | 10.10 |
| 1986 | 385,200 | −27% | 46,200 | 8.34 |
| 1985 | 526,000 | +41% | 46,400 | 11.34 |
| 1984 | 372,200 | −31% | 44,300 | 8.40 |
| 1983 | 543,300 | +7.4% | 43,300 | 12.55 |
| 1982 | 506,100 | +2.0% | 42,300 | 11.96 |
| 1981 | 496,300 | +5.2% | 40,100 | 12.38 |
| 1980 | 471,633 | +15% | 39,348 | 11.99 |
| 1979 | 411,000 | −18% | 39,563 | 10.39 |
| 1978 | 502,000 | +34% | 37,459 | 13.40 |
| 1977 | 375,959 | −20% | 34,556 | 10.88 |
| 1976 | 470,614 | +8.6% | 35,532 | 13.24 |
| 1975 | 433,467 | −9.7% | 34,906 | 12.42 |
| 1974 | 479,990 | +12% | 33,101 | 14.50 |
| 1973 | 427,830 | −0.0% | 31,710 | 13.49 |
| 1972 | 428,010 | +1.3% | 31,133 | 13.75 |
| 1971 | 422,510 | +4.6% | 32,061 | 13.18 |
| 1970 | 404,060 | +5.6% | 32,800 | 12.32 |
| 1969 | 382,640 | +5.9% | 30,351 | 12.61 |
| 1968 | 361,170 | −7.8% | 29,524 | 12.23 |
| 1967 | 391,900 | +24% | 29,472 | 13.30 |
| 1966 | 317,070 | +31% | 23,412 | 13.54 |
| 1965 | 241,870 | −13% | 21,260 | 11.38 |
| 1964 | 279,100 | +0.6% | 27,800 | 10.04 |
| 1963 | 277,380 | −24% | 27,000 | 10.27 |
| 1962 | 366,050 | −15% | 25,082 | 14.59 |
| 1961 | 429,800 | — | 25,279 | 17.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 96,400 t USD 107 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 95
- Imports
- 61,134 t USD 86.7 m
- Importer rank
- 7 of 147
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 cauliflower and broccoli in France?
France produced 203,960 t in 2024, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of cauliflower and broccoli?
France ranked 11th of 95 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 36.5% of the world total.
How has the production of cauliflower and broccoli in France changed?
It fell by 38% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.7% for the world. The record was 585,200 t in 1989.
What is the yield of cauliflower and broccoli in France?
13.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (203,960 t from 15,510 ha), against a world average of 18.8 t/ha.
Does France export or import cauliflowers and broccoli?
In 2024 France reported exports of 96,400 t (USD 107 m) and imports of 61,134 t (USD 86.7 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.