> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/france/

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# 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.

[Market prices in France](https://husfarm.com/country/france/)

Production, 2024297,400 t
World rank3 of 60
10-year change+167%
Record309,580 t2020

## Cereals n.e.c. in France, 1991–2024 (tonnes)

## France compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total3.7%1.7% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.7world 1.7 (+61%)
kg per person4.47world 0.98
10-year change+167%world +22%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/) | 5,798,195 | 72.3% |
| 2 | [Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/chad/) | 627,560 | 7.8% |
| 3 | **France** | 297,400 | 3.7% |
| 4 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/thailand/) | 250,799 | 3.1% |
| 5 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/poland/) | 192,640 | 2.4% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/)

### Map of world production of cereals n.e.c.

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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

Exports73,389 t USD 20.0 m
Exporter rank1 of 79
Imports6,180 t USD 4.3 m
Importer rank5 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](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/)

## 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

[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/chad/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/thailand/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/poland/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/saudi-arabia/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/kazakhstan/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/italy/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/tanzania/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/china/)[Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/lithuania/)[Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/oman/)[Eritrea](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/eritrea/)
[All countries producing cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/)

## Other products of France

[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/france/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/france/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/france/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/france/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/france/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/france/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/france/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/france/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/france/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/france/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/france/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/france/)
[Agricultural production in France](https://husfarm.com/production/country/france/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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