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France - Handbags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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In 2024, France Boosts Its Handbag Exports by 15% to Reach $10.1 Billion

France Handbag Exports

For the third year in a row, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of handbags, which decreased by -17.5% to 18M units in 2024. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 459%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 174M units. From 2017 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handbag exports fell slightly to $9.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $10.1B in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.France Handbag Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Handbag in France (million USD)
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China1091071151421712175091,8121,8032,106
United States4295045325526517207441,0981,3671,320
Singapore3163184174715997136526149221,143
Hong Kong569438477587693772874693775994
Italy409369386427511567489570666794
United Kingdom272304363437488507356294417441
Germany235239246279306328329376411427
Others1,3241,2051,1201,2111,4391,6341,4471,9542,3962,871
Total3,6633,4843,6564,1054,8585,4595,3997,4108,75710,095

Exports by Country

China (22M units) was the main destination for handbag exports from France, with a 102% share of total exports. Moreover, handbag exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (2.4M units), ninefold. Singapore (2.2M units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2014 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +69.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.2% per year) and Singapore (+14.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for handbag exported from France were China ($2.1B), the United States ($1.3B) and Singapore ($1.1B), together comprising 45% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +39.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials (12M units), handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather (6M units) and handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard (435K units) were the main products of handbag exports from France.

From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather (with a CAGR of +0.0%), while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, handbags with the largest exports in France were handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather ($6B), handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials ($3.6B) and handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard ($41M).

Handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials, with a CAGR of +11.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2024, the handbag price stood at $463 per unit in 2023 (FOB, France), jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 94%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($919 per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($80 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the handbag market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 15121220 - Handbags of leather, composition leather, patent leather, p lastic sheeting, textile materials or other materials (including those without a handle)

Country coverage:

  • France

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in France
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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