France: T-Shirt Market Overview 2020

T-Shirt Market Size in France

The revenue of the t-shirt market in France amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, t-shirt consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the t-shirt market reached its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the t-shirt market failed to regain its momentum.

T-Shirt Production in France

In value terms, t-shirt production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, t-shirt production, however, continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, t-shirt production reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, t-shirt production growth failed to regain its momentum.

T-Shirt Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of t-shirts from France totaled X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, t-shirt exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, t-shirt exports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, t-shirt exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, t-shirt exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of t-shirt exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Portugal, China, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland and Greece, 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 China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for t-shirt exported from France were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, Hong Kong SAR recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average t-shirt export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

T-Shirt Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the amount of t-shirts imported into France amounted to X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, t-shirt imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, t-shirt imports totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Bangladesh (X tonnes) constituted the largest t-shirt supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, t-shirt imports from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (X tonnes), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest t-shirt suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, Portugal, Italy, Tunisia, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Morocco and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Cambodia experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average t-shirt import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for t-shirts reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Viet Nam ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform