> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202481,560 t
World rank13 of 68
10-year change−31%
Record133,646 t2006

## Spinach in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## France compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.27%0.49% in 2014
Yield, t/ha17.0world 32.8 (−48%)
kg per person1.23world 3.76
10-year change−31%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/pakistan/) | 90,452 | 0.29% |
| 12 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/spain/) | 89,820 | 0.29% |
| 13 | **France** | 81,560 | 0.27% |
| 14 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/bangladesh/) | 66,839 | 0.22% |
| 15 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/germany/) | 65,720 | 0.21% |

[Full ranking of 68 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/)

### Map of world production of spinach

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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 | 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

Exports8,969 t USD 11.0 m
Exporter rank8 of 78
Imports6,725 t USD 10.9 m
Importer rank10 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](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/united-states/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/kenya/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/turkey/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/japan/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/indonesia/)[Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/malaysia/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/italy/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/iran/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/belgium/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/pakistan/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/spain/)
[All countries producing spinach](https://husfarm.com/production/spinach/)

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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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