a growth of 25% in one year, driven in particular by the French sector


Tea or coffee at the end of the world but also French beans and yogurt … Sales from fair trade have jumped in one year in France, driven by the progression of national products, exhibits the annual assessment of the Commerce France France on Tuesday.

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Sales of French equitable milk increased by more than 30% in 2024. (Thomas Samson / AFP)

Sales of French equitable milk increased by more than 30% in 2024. (Thomas Samson / AFP)

In 2024, sales of fair trade products jumped 25% over one year in France, the French Commerce Commerce collective reveals Tuesday, June 17. Figures consulted in preview by France Inter. This growth is largely carried by the French sector, whose sales increased by 65% ​​between 2023 and 2024.

The products carrying this logo guaranteeing correct remuneration of producers generated 2.65 billion euros last year, according to the collective, which brings together the eight labels. “Fair trade products ‘Origin France’ (milk, fruits and vegetables, cereals etc.) now weigh as much, in value, as tropical fair trade products (cocoa, tea, coffee etc.) “note the barometer. Good health that contrasts with sluggish food consumption: in 2024, food expenditure stagnated (+0.1 %), according to INSEE.

On the shelves, eight labels certify the products from fair trade, with the promise, made to customers, to guarantee just remuneration for producers. At the national level, the sales of labeled milk ‘fair trade’ experience notable progression: +34% in one year (organic and conventional milk combined).



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