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The prune industry
Key facts and figures
Key facts and figures for
production
Total production area in France :
11,500 hectares
verage orchard / farm size :
10 hectares
Agricultural turnover
94 million euros on average
Key facts and figures for
processing
French prune sales:
42,000 tonnes
France :
70 %
Export :
30 %
Sales turnover:
119 million euros