France: Hat Market Overview 2020

Hat Market Size in France

The revenue of the hat market in France amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, hat consumption continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Hat consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Hat Production in France

In value terms, hat production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, hat production attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, hat production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Hat Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of hats and other headgear from France amounted to X units, going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, hat exports attained their peak of X units. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of hat exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, hat exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, hat exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, hat exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units), Germany (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of hat exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, the U.S., Romania and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for hat exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, the U.S., Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Portugal, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X U.S. experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average hat export price stood at $X per unit in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, hat export price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for hats and other headgear attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hat Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the amount of hats and other headgear imported into France stood at X units, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, hat imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, hat imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, hat imports increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X units) constituted the largest hat supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, hat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), more than tenfold. Indonesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hat to France, comprising X% of total hat imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average hat import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, hat import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for hats and other headgear attained their peak level of $X per unit. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for hats and other headgear failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform