France: Cotton Embroidery Market 2025

Cotton Embroidery Market Size in France

The French cotton embroidery market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +47.4% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Production in France

In value terms, cotton embroidery production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Cotton embroidery production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Embroidery Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of cotton embroidery in the piece increased by 61% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a tangible increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton embroidery exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton embroidery exports from France, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Italy, Madagascar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, New Caledonia, Morocco, Romania, Germany, the United States and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +87.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cotton embroidery exported from France were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together accounting for 49% of total exports. Tunisia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Madagascar, the United States, the Netherlands, Morocco, Romania and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +71.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Embroidery Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of cotton embroidery in the piece increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 96%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, cotton embroidery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton embroidery imports to France, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Turkey, Japan, Germany, Belgium and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cotton embroidery suppliers to France were India ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports. Turkey, Japan, Belgium, Germany and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +28.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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