France: Market for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in France

The French market for footwear with uppers of textile materials fell slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials in France

In value terms, production of footwear with uppers of textile materials shrank markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9.9%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by 26% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X pairs), Italy (X pairs) and Poland (X pairs) were the main destinations of exports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from France, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Germany, Belgium, Romania, Portugal, the UK, the Netherlands, Hungary, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +51.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for footwear with uppers of textile materials exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 34% of total exports. Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Romania, Switzerland, Portugal and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +60.3%, saw 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.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for footwear with uppers of textile materials stood at $X per pair in 2022, with a decrease of -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per pair in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear with Uppers of Textile Materials

Imports into France

Imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials into France skyrocketed to X pairs in 2022, jumping by 25% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +109.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) constituted the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials supplier to France, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear with uppers of textile materials from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X pairs), sevenfold. Spain (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+34.3% per year) and Spain (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest footwear with uppers of textile materials suppliers to France were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 52% of total imports. The Netherlands, Vietnam, Belgium, Spain and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +43.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials amounted to $X per pair, dropping by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for footwear with uppers of textile materials increased by +3.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per pair in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per pair), while the price for China ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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