Spinach production in France
In 2024 France produced 81,560 t of spinach, the 13th largest in the world (0.27% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 31%. The record was 133,646 t in 2006. Area harvested: 4,800 ha, yield 17.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 81,560 t
- World rank
- 13 of 68
- 10-year change
- −31%
- Record
- 133,646 t
- 2006
Spinach in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.27%
- 0.49% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 17.0
- world 32.8 (−48%)
- kg per person
- 1.23
- world 3.76
- 10-year change
- −31%
- world +27%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pakistan | 90,452 | 0.29% |
| 12 | Spain | 89,820 | 0.29% |
| 13 | France | 81,560 | 0.27% |
| 14 | Bangladesh | 66,839 | 0.22% |
| 15 | Germany | 65,720 | 0.21% |
Map of world production of spinach
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 | 81,560 | +2.7% | 4,800 | 16.99 |
| 2023 | 79,400 | −30% | 4,400 | 18.05 |
| 2022 | 113,650 | −6.3% | 5,920 | 19.20 |
| 2021 | 121,290 | +41% | 6,090 | 19.92 |
| 2020 | 86,260 | −30% | 4,760 | 18.12 |
| 2019 | 122,670 | −3.0% | 5,890 | 20.83 |
| 2018 | 126,510 | +4.9% | 6,060 | 20.88 |
| 2017 | 120,626 | +4.7% | 5,686 | 21.21 |
| 2016 | 115,172 | +7.8% | 5,357 | 21.50 |
| 2015 | 106,798 | −9.5% | 5,306 | 20.13 |
| 2014 | 118,069 | −0.8% | 5,837 | 20.23 |
| 2013 | 118,974 | +20% | 6,103 | 19.49 |
| 2012 | 99,144 | −10% | 5,083 | 19.51 |
| 2011 | 110,467 | +38% | 5,816 | 18.99 |
| 2010 | 80,245 | −27% | 4,299 | 18.67 |
| 2009 | 110,189 | −11% | 5,744 | 19.18 |
| 2008 | 123,752 | −2.8% | 6,480 | 19.10 |
| 2007 | 127,349 | −4.7% | 6,480 | 19.65 |
| 2006 | 133,646 | +14% | 6,456 | 20.70 |
| 2005 | 116,872 | +5.6% | 5,566 | 21.00 |
| 2004 | 110,695 | −4.3% | 5,543 | 19.97 |
| 2003 | 115,708 | +1.5% | 5,827 | 19.86 |
| 2002 | 114,025 | +6.7% | 5,778 | 19.73 |
| 2001 | 106,849 | −1.9% | 6,178 | 17.30 |
| 2000 | 108,946 | −5.9% | 6,134 | 17.76 |
| 1999 | 115,804 | +1.0% | 6,370 | 18.18 |
| 1998 | 114,603 | +2.8% | 6,562 | 17.46 |
| 1997 | 111,454 | +4.3% | 6,274 | 17.76 |
| 1996 | 106,899 | −14% | 6,389 | 16.73 |
| 1995 | 124,561 | +16% | 7,320 | 17.02 |
| 1994 | 107,612 | −3.0% | 7,167 | 15.01 |
| 1993 | 110,920 | +13% | 6,695 | 16.57 |
| 1992 | 97,737 | −7.8% | 5,834 | 16.75 |
| 1991 | 105,958 | +4.6% | 6,464 | 16.39 |
| 1990 | 101,345 | +8.9% | 6,945 | 14.59 |
| 1989 | 93,100 | +12% | 6,000 | 15.52 |
| 1988 | 83,000 | +9.4% | 6,400 | 12.97 |
| 1987 | 75,900 | −9.1% | 6,100 | 12.44 |
| 1986 | 83,500 | −7.3% | 6,500 | 12.85 |
| 1985 | 90,100 | +5.4% | 6,900 | 13.06 |
| 1984 | 85,500 | −0.8% | 7,000 | 12.21 |
| 1983 | 86,200 | −7.8% | 6,800 | 12.68 |
| 1982 | 93,500 | +28% | 6,700 | 13.96 |
| 1981 | 73,300 | −11% | 5,500 | 13.33 |
| 1980 | 82,615 | −3.0% | 5,800 | 14.24 |
| 1979 | 85,177 | +3.7% | 6,200 | 13.74 |
| 1978 | 82,140 | −2.5% | 6,003 | 13.68 |
| 1977 | 84,283 | +20% | 5,909 | 14.26 |
| 1976 | 70,270 | −18% | 5,509 | 12.76 |
| 1975 | 85,411 | +3.2% | 6,023 | 14.18 |
| 1974 | 82,795 | +7.0% | 6,117 | 13.54 |
| 1973 | 77,400 | −15% | 5,320 | 14.55 |
| 1972 | 90,800 | −2.8% | 5,615 | 16.17 |
| 1971 | 93,400 | −2.3% | 6,000 | 15.57 |
| 1970 | 95,570 | −0.6% | 5,800 | 16.48 |
| 1969 | 96,120 | −2.6% | 5,741 | 16.74 |
| 1968 | 98,650 | −0.9% | 5,633 | 17.51 |
| 1967 | 99,550 | −1.4% | 4,971 | 20.03 |
| 1966 | 100,980 | +5.9% | 4,834 | 20.89 |
| 1965 | 95,320 | +12% | 4,888 | 19.50 |
| 1964 | 85,270 | −2.5% | 4,777 | 17.85 |
| 1963 | 87,500 | +4.4% | 5,359 | 16.33 |
| 1962 | 83,780 | +0.0% | 4,971 | 16.85 |
| 1961 | 83,760 | — | 4,738 | 17.68 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 8,969 t USD 11.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 78
- Imports
- 6,725 t USD 10.9 m
- Importer rank
- 10 of 105
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 spinach in France?
France produced 81,560 t in 2024, 0.27% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of spinach?
France ranked 13th of 68 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 92.2% of the world total.
How has the production of spinach in France changed?
It fell by 31% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. The record was 133,646 t in 2006.
What is the yield of spinach in France?
17.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (81,560 t from 4,800 ha), against a world average of 32.8 t/ha.
Does France export or import spinach?
In 2024 France reported exports of 8,969 t (USD 11.0 m) and imports of 6,725 t (USD 10.9 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.