France: T-Shirt Market Overview 2021

T-Shirt Market Size in France

For the third consecutive year, the French t-shirt market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. T-shirt consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

T-Shirt Production in France

In value terms, t-shirt production contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

T-Shirt Exports

Exports from France

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of t-shirts decreased by -X% to X units in 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, t-shirt exports contracted to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for t-shirt exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, t-shirt exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for t-shirt exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR, the U.S., the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Portugal and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Singapore saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average t-shirt export price stood at $X per unit in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

T-Shirt Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of t-shirts, when their volume decreased by -X% to X units. Overall, imports recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, t-shirt imports dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X units), Belgium (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of t-shirt imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, India, China, Turkey, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Switzerland, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest t-shirt suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Turkey, China, India, Portugal, Tunisia and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Switzerland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average t-shirt import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for t-shirts in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of t-shirt consumption in 2020 were China (4B units), the U.S. (2B units) and India (1.6B units), together accounting for 40% of global consumption. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, the UK, Ethiopia, Turkey, Japan and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of t-shirts in the world?

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China (6.6B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of t-shirt production, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, t-shirt production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh (3.1B units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (2.4B units), with a 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of t-shirts to France?

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In value terms, the largest t-shirt suppliers to France were Germany ($284M), Bangladesh ($279M) and Belgium ($241M), together comprising 37% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Turkey, China, India, Portugal, Tunisia and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 50%.

What are the leading importers of t-shirts from France?

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In value terms, Italy ($146M), Spain ($134M) and Germany ($121M) constituted the largest markets for t-shirt exported from France worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR, the U.S., the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Portugal and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

What is the average export price for t-shirts in France?

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The average t-shirt export price stood at $6 per unit in 2020, rising by 4.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for t-shirts in France?

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The average t-shirt import price stood at $4.9 per unit in 2020, rising by 1.6% against the previous year.