France: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in France

After three years of decline, the French cotton sewing thread market increased by 0.8% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cotton sewing thread consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production in France

In value terms, cotton sewing thread production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 42%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of cotton sewing thread increased by 33% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for cotton sewing thread exports from France, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia stood at -29.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-5.2% per year) and Spain (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton sewing thread exports from France, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to +86.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-19.5% per year) and Spain (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 175% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+38.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, overseas purchases of cotton sewing thread were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 94%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton sewing thread imports to France, together accounting for 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, Poland, Spain, China and Italy, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +92.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), India ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest cotton sewing thread suppliers to France, with a combined 47% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +602.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average cotton sewing thread import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+29.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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