Cereals n.e.c. production in France
In 2024 France produced 297,400 t of cereals n.e.c., the 3rd largest in the world (3.71% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 167%. The record was 309,580 t in 2020. Area harvested: 109,060 ha, yield 2.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 297,400 t
- World rank
- 3 of 60
- 10-year change
- +167%
- Record
- 309,580 t
- 2020
Cereals n.e.c. in France, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.7%
- 1.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.7
- world 1.7 (+61%)
- kg per person
- 4.47
- world 0.98
- 10-year change
- +167%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | 5,798,195 | 72.3% |
| 2 | Chad | 627,560 | 7.8% |
| 3 | France | 297,400 | 3.7% |
| 4 | Thailand | 250,799 | 3.1% |
| 5 | Poland | 192,640 | 2.4% |
Map of world production of cereals n.e.c.
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 | 297,400 | +10% | 109,060 | 2.73 |
| 2023 | 270,210 | +11% | 79,210 | 3.41 |
| 2022 | 244,490 | +3.6% | 72,610 | 3.37 |
| 2021 | 235,910 | −24% | 66,540 | 3.55 |
| 2020 | 309,580 | +37% | 100,700 | 3.07 |
| 2019 | 226,750 | +22% | 64,470 | 3.52 |
| 2018 | 185,910 | +13% | 57,370 | 3.24 |
| 2017 | 164,210 | −1.3% | 55,517 | 2.96 |
| 2016 | 166,358 | −19% | 56,617 | 2.94 |
| 2015 | 206,387 | +86% | 55,350 | 3.73 |
| 2014 | 111,249 | −28% | 30,100 | 3.70 |
| 2013 | 154,732 | +47% | 44,438 | 3.48 |
| 2012 | 105,039 | +18% | 30,860 | 3.40 |
| 2011 | 89,275 | −34% | 30,458 | 2.93 |
| 2010 | 135,968 | +19% | 39,706 | 3.42 |
| 2009 | 114,545 | +16% | 36,937 | 3.10 |
| 2008 | 98,640 | +16% | 34,381 | 2.87 |
| 2007 | 85,043 | −29% | 32,066 | 2.65 |
| 2006 | 120,419 | −3.3% | 37,572 | 3.21 |
| 2005 | 124,536 | −14% | 36,652 | 3.40 |
| 2004 | 145,501 | +40% | 41,471 | 3.51 |
| 2003 | 103,956 | +28% | 37,452 | 2.78 |
| 2002 | 80,920 | +37% | 27,553 | 2.94 |
| 2001 | 58,872 | +60% | 22,371 | 2.63 |
| 2000 | 36,902 | +45% | 15,037 | 2.45 |
| 1999 | 25,388 | −16% | 10,389 | 2.44 |
| 1998 | 30,231 | +28% | 11,365 | 2.66 |
| 1997 | 23,585 | +23% | 9,804 | 2.41 |
| 1996 | 19,215 | −11% | 8,856 | 2.17 |
| 1995 | 21,547 | −29% | 8,943 | 2.41 |
| 1994 | 30,195 | −17% | 10,180 | 2.97 |
| 1993 | 36,250 | +21% | 11,512 | 3.15 |
| 1992 | 29,930 | −11% | 10,711 | 2.79 |
| 1991 | 33,514 | — | 12,040 | 2.78 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 73,389 t USD 20.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 79
- Imports
- 6,180 t USD 4.3 m
- Importer rank
- 5 of 124
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 cereals n.e.c. in France?
France produced 297,400 t in 2024, 3.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of cereals n.e.c.?
France ranked 3rd of 60 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Ethiopia with 72.3% of the world total.
How has the production of cereals n.e.c. in France changed?
It rose by 167% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 309,580 t in 2020.
What is the yield of cereals n.e.c. in France?
2.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (297,400 t from 109,060 ha), against a world average of 1.7 t/ha.
Does France export or import cereals n.e.c.?
In 2024 France reported exports of 73,389 t (USD 20.0 m) and imports of 6,180 t (USD 4.3 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.