Apparel and Footwear in France

December 2024
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel and Footwear 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.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Childrenswear
  • Apparel and Accessories
  • Menswear
  • Womenswear
  • Jeans
  • Hosiery
  • Footwear
  • Sportswear

If you're in the Apparel and Footwear 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 Apparel and Footwear in France report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • 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 Apparel and Footwear in France?
  • Which are the leading brands in France?
  • How are products distributed in France?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce shaping demand?
  • What % of apparel and footwear sales are made via grocery retailers?
  • Do consumers want premium quality or fast fashion?
  • How will COVID-19 and recession impact demand?
  • How important is sustainability in Apparel and Footwear in France?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Apparel and Footwear in France

Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Childrenswear in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Ongoing structural drop for childrenswear continues in 2024
From affordable clothing to “mompreneurs” – the trends in childrenswear
Kiabi maintains its lead despite losing share
Childrenswear expected to remain in a structural slump over the forecast period
Zalando joins the AI-assistant boom
The second-hand trend is set to continue in childrenswear
Table 13 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Apparel Accessories in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales of apparel accessories continue to normalise, with a small boost given by the Olympics
Caps driven by fashion trends rather than by practicalities
Ongoing polarisation between premium and mass options
Challenges to persist for apparel accessories due to seasonality and fashion trends
Designer scarves could see a sales boost from affluent inbound tourists
Will sports gloves and belt trends help to support sales?
Table 23 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 24 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Menswear in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Menswear fares slightly better than womenswear thanks to different drivers and less mature category
Athleisure trends remain strong, while players utilise GenAI
Decathon maintains lead in fragmented category
Menswear maintains scope for ongoing growth, although challenges remain
Different subcategories in menswear will see variable performances
Sustainable brands have ongoing scope for growth in menswear, while the second-hand trend is unlikely to take off
Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Womenswear in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Womenswear remains in a slump, with women more inclined to embrace the second-hand trend
Upmarket and luxury brands attract attention through digital platforms and modern technology
Zara maintains its lead in the highly-fragmented category of womenswear
A flat performance is expected over the forecast period due to various challenges
De-consumption trend will continue to boost the second-hand segment
AR “try-ons” to limit the frequency of returns and blockchain technology set to secure authenticity
Table 51 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 52 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 54 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Jeans in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Jeans in a slump after a post-pandemic rebound, while jeans styles evolve
1083 provides a successful example of local sustainability
Zara in the lead, Levi’s launches new collection, and Kiabi pilots new store concept
Jeans still have scope to reinvent themselves, which could lead to stronger sales
“Made in France” will continue to be a desirable label, despite temporary setbacks
Athleisure, “déconsommation” and second-hand will continue to dampen potential sales
Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 74 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 75 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 78 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 80 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2024
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2021-2024
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Hosiery in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Hosiery in a structural decline due to being seen as unnecessary and unsustainable
Consumers seek affordable hosiery in the face of inflationary pressures
Innovations still seen in a struggling category
Opportunities in more eco-friendly products may help to limit ongoing declines
“Made in France” labels seen as a symbol of sustainability and quality
Challenges and threats are likely to be stronger than opportunities for hosiery
Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 96 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 97 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 98 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2024
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2021-2024
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 102 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 103 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 104 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Footwear in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The decline of volume sales speeds up in children and women footwear
“Sneakermainia” trend continues, with limited editions, eco-trends and tech innovations
Sports brands remain prominent in footwear
Footwear expected to recover from slump and return to flat sales
More omnichannel and crossover strategies needed
The double-edged sword of sustainable, repaired, and collector-based sneakers
Table 105 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 106 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 107 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 108 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 110 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 111 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 114 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 115 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Sportswear in France

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sportwear is a winner thanks to athleisure and streetwear trends and a boost from the Olympics
Sneakers remain a “must-have” product with a rising trend for sustainable options
Nike maintains its lead despite losing share, while all players maintain competitive strategies
Small ongoing growth expected for sportswear, thanks to boost from the Olympics
Ongoing hybrid clothing styles will continue to attract consumer attention
Generative AI and “sneakermania” will continue to be key trends
Table 116 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 117 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 118 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2024
Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2021-2024
Table 120 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Apparel and Footwear

      • Baby and Toddler Wear
      • Boys' Apparel
      • Girls' Apparel
      • Belts
      • Gloves
      • Hats/Caps
      • Scarves
      • Ties
      • Other Apparel Accessories
        • Men's Nightwear
            • Economy Men's Jeans
            • Standard Men's Jeans
            • Premium Men's Jeans
            • Super Premium Men's Jeans
            • Men's Jackets and Coats
            • Men's Jumpers
            • Men's Shirts
            • Men's Shorts and Trousers
            • Men's Suits
            • Men's Tops
            • Other Men's Outerwear
        • Men's Swimwear
        • Men's Underwear
        • Women's Nightwear
            • Economy Women's Jeans
            • Standard Women's Jeans
            • Premium Women's Jeans
            • Super Premium Women's Jeans
            • Women's Dresses
            • Women's Jackets and Coats
            • Women's Jumpers
            • Women's Leggings
            • Women's Shirts and Blouses
            • Women's Shorts and Trousers
            • Women's Skirts
            • Women's Suits
            • Women's Tops
            • Other Women's Outerwear
        • Women's Swimwear
        • Women's Underwear
      • Nightwear
          • Economy Jeans
          • Standard Jeans
          • Premium Jeans
          • Super Premium Jeans
          • Dresses
          • Jackets and Coats
          • Jumpers
          • Leggings
          • Shirts and Blouses
          • Shorts and Trousers
          • Skirts
          • Suits
          • Tops
          • Other Outerwear
      • Swimwear
      • Underwear
      • Sheer Hosiery
      • Non-Sheer Hosiery
    • Children's Footwear
    • Men's Footwear
    • Women's Footwear
      • Performance Apparel
      • Outdoor Apparel
      • Sports-inspired Apparel
      • Performance Footwear
      • Outdoor Footwear
      • Sports-inspired Footwear

Apparel and Footwear

Apparel is the aggregation of clothing and footwear. This dataset covers retail sales of apparel through both store-based retailers and non-store retailers. Excludes black market sales (i.e. untaxed, generated within informal retailing)and duty free sales (travel retail). Items must be new when sold to the consumer; second-hand/used items are excluded. Antique and/or vintage clothing and footwear is also excluded.

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