Other pulses n.e.c. production in France
In 2024 France produced 128,630 t of other pulses n.e.c., the 9th largest in the world (2.89% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2,044%. The record was 288,910 t in 2023. Area harvested: 69,230 ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 128,630 t
- World rank
- 9 of 106
- 10-year change
- +2,044%
- Record
- 288,910 t
- 2023
Other pulses n.e.c. in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.9%
- 0.18% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.9
- world 1.1 (+73%)
- kg per person
- 1.93
- world 0.55
- 10-year change
- +2,044%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Vietnam | 137,221 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Ethiopia | 130,163 | 2.9% |
| 9 | France | 128,630 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Thailand | 126,533 | 2.8% |
| 11 | Kenya | 118,004 | 2.7% |
Map of world production of other pulses 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 | 128,630 | −55% | 69,230 | 1.86 |
| 2023 | 288,910 | +26% | 116,930 | 2.47 |
| 2022 | 228,800 | −8.0% | 101,850 | 2.25 |
| 2021 | 248,830 | +20% | 112,950 | 2.20 |
| 2020 | 208,030 | +102% | 104,280 | 1.99 |
| 2019 | 102,940 | +7.8% | 71,220 | 1.45 |
| 2018 | 95,460 | +1,453% | 65,590 | 1.46 |
| 2017 | 6,146 | +12% | 1,746 | 3.52 |
| 2016 | 5,499 | +10.0% | 1,646 | 3.34 |
| 2015 | 5,000 | −17% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2014 | 6,000 | −9.1% | 2,000 | 3.00 |
| 2013 | 6,600 | +214% | 2,000 | 3.30 |
| 2012 | 2,100 | −68% | 2,000 | 1.05 |
| 2011 | 6,630 | −38% | 1,834 | 3.62 |
| 2010 | 10,692 | +6.9% | 2,395 | 4.46 |
| 2009 | 10,000 | +8.7% | 1,098 | 9.11 |
| 2008 | 9,200 | −3.2% | 2,200 | 4.18 |
| 2007 | 9,500 | +12% | 2,250 | 4.22 |
| 2006 | 8,500 | +9.8% | 2,000 | 4.25 |
| 2005 | 7,743 | +0.3% | 1,883 | 4.11 |
| 2004 | 7,722 | −0.3% | 1,875 | 4.12 |
| 2003 | 7,743 | −3.2% | 1,879 | 4.12 |
| 2002 | 8,000 | −4.5% | 2,000 | 4.00 |
| 2001 | 8,376 | −16% | 2,038 | 4.11 |
| 2000 | 10,000 | +22% | 2,500 | 4.00 |
| 1999 | 8,215 | +8.1% | 1,998 | 4.11 |
| 1998 | 7,599 | +27% | 1,848 | 4.11 |
| 1997 | 6,000 | −8.5% | 1,500 | 4.00 |
| 1996 | 6,558 | +3.1% | 1,594 | 4.11 |
| 1995 | 6,360 | +0.5% | 1,546 | 4.11 |
| 1994 | 6,331 | −1.5% | 1,538 | 4.12 |
| 1993 | 6,428 | −3.5% | 1,561 | 4.12 |
| 1992 | 6,664 | +11% | 1,618 | 4.12 |
| 1991 | 6,000 | −25% | 1,500 | 4.00 |
| 1990 | 8,000 | +60% | 2,000 | 4.00 |
| 1989 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1988 | 5,000 | +67% | 1,300 | 3.85 |
| 1987 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 900 | 3.33 |
| 1986 | 3,000 | +50% | 900 | 3.33 |
| 1985 | 2,000 | +100% | 800 | 2.50 |
| 1984 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1983 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1982 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1981 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1980 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1979 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1978 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1977 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1976 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1975 | 1,000 | +67% | 700 | 1.43 |
| 1974 | 600 | +173% | 397 | 1.51 |
| 1973 | 220 | −69% | 189 | 1.16 |
| 1972 | 720 | +44% | 505 | 1.43 |
| 1971 | 500 | +2.0% | 387 | 1.29 |
| 1970 | 490 | +53% | 385 | 1.27 |
| 1969 | 320 | +39% | 289 | 1.11 |
| 1968 | 230 | −38% | 297 | 0.77 |
| 1967 | 372 | −35% | 374 | 0.99 |
| 1966 | 574 | +3.6% | 550 | 1.04 |
| 1965 | 554 | −8.6% | 520 | 1.07 |
| 1964 | 606 | −47% | 680 | 0.89 |
| 1963 | 1,134 | +14% | 1,075 | 1.05 |
| 1962 | 997 | −20% | 1,250 | 0.80 |
| 1961 | 1,250 | — | 1,200 | 1.04 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,903 t USD 1.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 94
- Imports
- 824 t USD 2.0 m
- Importer rank
- 23 of 145
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 other pulses n.e.c. in France?
France produced 128,630 t in 2024, 2.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of other pulses n.e.c.?
France ranked 9th of 106 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Poland with 12.9% of the world total.
How has the production of other pulses n.e.c. in France changed?
It rose by 2,044% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. The record was 288,910 t in 2023.
What is the yield of other pulses n.e.c. in France?
1.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (128,630 t from 69,230 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does France export or import other pulses n.e.c.?
In 2024 France reported exports of 1,903 t (USD 1.8 m) and imports of 824 t (USD 2.0 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.

