Volume sales for pulses rose in France in 2025, supported by stronger demand for plant-based proteins as flexitarian eating broadened. Growth was led by other pulses, with lentils benefiting from quick preparation and trusted local cues such as Lentilles Vertes du Puy PGI, while beans remained widely consumed via convenient canned formats. Hypermarkets and specialist retailers anchored sales, with organic chains and private label ranges supporting affordability and trust. Supply-side pressure fr
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pulses industry in France with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Pulses industry in France, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Pulses in France report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Pulses in France?
- What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
- What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Pulses sales?
- How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
- How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Pulses in France - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Plant-based habits sustain steady gains for pulses
Current health trends support growth for pulses in France
Canned alternatives limit growth for fresh pulses
Forecast period will see increased demand for locally grown products in pulses
Consumers anticipated to gradually shift towards bulk-buying dried pulses
Fresh Food in France - Industry Overview
Health-led, value-driven demand supports fresh food expansion
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Prevailing health trends favour plant proteins as meat continues to struggle
Concerns with cost and ultra-processed foods shape behaviour, while premiumisation trend gains traction
Fresh food set to see stabilised sales and strong support for local produce
New trade agreement threatens fair competition, according to French farmers
Supermarkets respond to local price sensitivity with broader ranges of affordable options
Popularity of click-and-collect propels e-commerce expansion
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Pulses
- Beans
- Peas
- Other Pulses
Pulses
This category is limited to leguminous crops harvested only for dry grains, excluding crops harvested green for food (green peas, green bean, string beans, etc), which are considered to be vegetables and are included in other vegetables category. Also exclude those used mainly for the extraction of oil (eg soybeans) and those leguminous crops such as clover and alfalfa, which seeds are almost used exclusively for sowing purpose. This is the aggregation of dry beans, peas and other pulses.
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This report originates from Passport, our Pulses research and analysis database.
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