France: Women Hosiery Market 2025

Women Hosiery Market Size in France

The French women hosiery market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Women Hosiery Production in France

In value terms, women hosiery production dropped significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Women Hosiery Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, women hosiery exports from France expanded markedly to X pairs, increasing by 7.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, women hosiery exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +26.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X pairs), Italy (X pairs) and Belgium (X pairs) were the main destinations of women hosiery exports from France, together comprising 53% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Portugal, Romania, the Netherlands, Hungary, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for women hosiery exported from France worldwide, together comprising 48% of total exports. Belgium, Poland, the UK, Romania, Portugal, the Netherlands, Hungary and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +43.7%, recorded 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

The average women hosiery export price stood at $X per pair in 2022, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Spain (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery Imports

Imports into France

Women hosiery imports into France expanded remarkably to X pairs in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +38.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, women hosiery imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X pairs), China (X pairs) and the Netherlands (X pairs) were the main suppliers of women hosiery imports to France, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Pakistan, Croatia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +101.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest women hosiery suppliers to France, together accounting for 52% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, Croatia and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +84.6%, saw 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

The average women hosiery import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, shrinking by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per pair in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per pair), while the price for Pakistan ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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