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FAOSTAT · 1961–2017

Pigeon and other bird meat production in France

In 2017 France produced 886 t of pigeon and other bird meat. Over ten years it fell by 26%. The record was 1,200 t in 2000.

The 2017 figure is imputed by FAO.

Market prices in France
Production, 2017
886 t
World rank
—
10-year change
−26%
Record
1,200 t
2000

Pigeon and other bird meat in France, 1961–2017 (tonnes)

05001k1.5k19701980199020002010

By year

YearTonnesChange
2017886+1.6%
2016872−1.1%
2015882−2.0%
20149000.0%
20139000.0%
20129000.0%
20119000.0%
2010900−10.0%
20091,000−9.1%
20081,100−8.3%
20071,200+9.1%
20061,1000.0%
20051,100+10%
20041,0000.0%
20031,0000.0%
20021,000−17%
20011,2000.0%
20001,200+20%
19991,000+7.4%
1998931+17%
1997794+0.9%
1996787+3.7%
1995759+11%
1994684−2.3%
1993700+17%
19926000.0%
1991600+20%
1990500+25%
19894000.0%
1988400—
19870—
19860—
19850—
19840—
19830—
19820—
19810—
19800—
19790—
19780−100%
1977600—
19760—
19750—
19740—
19730—
19720—
19710—
19700—
19690—
19680—
19670—
19660—
19650—
19640—
19630—
19620—
19610—

Trade, 2024

Exports
481 t USD 7.9 m
Exporter rank
1 of 11
Imports
68 t USD 559,000
Importer rank
4 of 24

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

Other large producers

All countries producing pigeon and other bird meat

Other products of France

Agricultural production in France

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.