Pulses in France

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.

This Pulses in France report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data in volume terms 2021-2025, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, consumption patterns and distribution data. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Beans, Other Pulses, Peas.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Pulses market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.