France: Market for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2024

Market Size for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in France

In 2022, the French knitted shawl and scarf market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in France

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 74% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for knitted shawl and scarf exports from France, with a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, knitted shawl and scarf exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X units), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-11.5% per year) and the United States (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles exports from France, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-8.3% per year) and the United States (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average knitted shawl and scarf export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -32.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 33%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Japan ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X units of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles were imported into France; increasing by 39% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +54.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of knitted shawl and scarf to France, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, knitted shawl and scarf imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), twofold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles to France, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+16.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average knitted shawl and scarf import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -15.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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