France: Knitted Fabric Market 2025

Knitted Fabric Market Size in France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French knitted fabric market, when its value decreased by -50.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. Knitted fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Knitted Fabric Production in France

In value terms, knitted fabric production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Knitted fabric production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Knitted Fabric Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of knitted or crocheted fabrics, when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted fabric exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of knitted fabric exports from France, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Turkey, Morocco, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for knitted or crocheted fabrics exports from France, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-8.0% per year) and Belgium (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average knitted fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -8.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the UK (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Knitted Fabric Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of knitted or crocheted fabrics imported into France dropped dramatically to X tons, waning by -15.6% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted fabric imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of knitted fabric imports to France, together accounting for 43% of total imports. Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Italy, South Korea, Hungary and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest knitted fabric suppliers to France, together accounting for 40% of total imports. China, Spain, South Korea, Turkey, Portugal, Hungary and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +6.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average knitted fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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