23/07/2024
The Price of Saffron in Paris
France also produces a small amount of saffron and holds a popular festival of saffron in Cajarc. Lot department, in the Occitanie region of France, is not an easy place to live in, and there are limited fertile areas in which the local people cultivate and grow saffron. This is a good opportunity to introduce French saffron and discuss why they import Iranian saffron, as well as Iranian Crocus Sativus prices in France.
The production of saffron in France
Franch saffron production is relatively small compared to other major saffron-producing countries such as Iran. The primary saffron-producing region in France is Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. This region, the town of Sault, located in the Vaucluse department, is specifically renewed for saffron production. There are other saffron-producing regions in France, including:
- Quercy in southwest of France: the town of Cajarc, located in the Lot department,
- The Gâtinais region: part of both the Centre-Val de Loire and Île-de-France regions, and the town of Boynes, located in the Loiret department.
- Certain areas of the Limousin region, for example, The town of Safranbolu, in the Corrèze department.
France does not produce a high amount of saffron. That is, their saffron production volume is around 100-150 kilograms of saffron per year.
Saffron usages in France:
Saffron is becoming an inseparable part of French culture and cuisine plus the cosmetics and perfumery industry in which France pioneers. Moreover, France holds several saffron-themed events and tours, aiming to provide the best opportunity for tourists to get to know their saffron products. this product, also, plays an important role in the art and perfumery industries in France. Below, we introduce how saffron is used in France:
Saffron dishes in France
Saffron adds a distinctive flavor, aroma, and color to dishes. Traditionally, saffron is used in French cuisine, and it is a key ingredient in many French dishes such as bouillabaisse (a Provençal fish stew), paella, risotto, and French desserts like saffron-infused creams or ice creams.
Saffron events and festivals
There are many saffron-themed festivals in France to celebrate the production of French saffron in this country. These festivals intend to showcase local saffron production, increase saffron-related public awareness, provide a market for saffron producers to sell their products, and introduce saffron-infused dishes.
- These festivals, Fête de la Safran, are held in different cities during harvest time, such as:
- Cons-Sainte-Colombe: a village in the Drôme region of southeastern France
- Boynes: located in the Loiret department of the Gâtinais region
- Cajarc: a town in the Lot department of southwestern France
- Consolation-Maisonnettes: located in the Doubs department of eastern France.
Art and perfumery industries:
France is considered to be the world capital of scent and saffron plays an important role in their perfumery and art. Saffron-infused dyes have been used in textile production and artwork, and their distinct scent has found a place in perfumes and fragrances.
Iranian saffron in France
With respect to the fact that French saffron production is relatively low, France imports saffron from two origins of Iran and Afghanistan. In the following, we provided a brief explanation of the presence of Iranian saffron in the French market.
The export of Iranian saffron in France
Iran is the main saffron exporter to different parts of the world, especially to European countries. According to Iran Customs official statistics, the total export volume from Iran to France since April 2023 to April 2024 was 2433 kg, which has increased near 100 percent compared to previous years. One of the main reasons for this improved rate is coronavirus pandemic and market closure during 2020-2022.
The price of Iranian saffron in France
The Iranian saffron price in France depends on many factors, such as total production of Iranian saffron, the currency rate in Iran, the time of order, the type of saffron, and many other factors explained in “Persian Saffron Price; Variable and Influential Factors.”
The price of Persian saffron (per gram) in France: about 3 and 5.5 euro
Price of one gram of saffron in France is about 3 and 5.5 euro and it can be found in local markets and online shops. On the other hand, the price of bulk Iranian saffron per kg in Paris is $1435 and $1675 currently.
Where can I find Iranian saffron in France?
Persian saffron can be found in different markets, such as online retailers, Iranian grocery stores, international markets, and Specialty food stores. The list of suggested specialty stores in Paris that sell Iranian saffron is as follows:
- La Grande Épicerie,
- G. Detou,
- Épicerie-Iranienne
- and L’Épicerie du Bon Marché.
To import Iranian saffron, we suggest contacting our sales experts and receiving the latest quote. SunLand saffron company specializes in the production, processing, and export of high-quality Iranian saffron to different destinations all around the world.