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Clothing Manufacturing in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2026-2030)

Hannah Milne Hannah Milne London, United Kingdom Last Updated: February 2026 FR-C141

Revenue

€6.0bn

2026

€6.1bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XXX.Xm

Employees

33,220

Businesses

20,260

Wages

€X.Xbn

Clothing Manufacturing in France industry analysis

The French clothing manufacturing industry encompasses a wide range of companies, from small heritage brands and mid-market sustainable apparel to major luxury conglomerates that make up the bulk of the industry. Due to the presence of major fashion houses like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Dior, etc, industry performance is highly dependent on luxury fashion demand. France’s luxury fashion sector thrives on global demand, with major markets in Asia and the US accounting for the lion’s share of industry revenue, while the domestic market accounts for a small fraction of most major companies’ sales. Over the five years through 2026, revenue is expected to inch up at a compound annual rate of 1.2% reaching €6.1 billion.

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    Top Questions Answered in this Report

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    What is the market size of the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France in 2026?

    The market size of the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France is €6.0bn in 2026.

    How many businesses are there in the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France in 2026?

    There are 20,260 businesses in the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2021 and 2026.

    Has the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

    The market size of the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2021 and 2026.

    What is the forecast growth of the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France over the next 5 years?

    Over the next five years, the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France is expected to grow.

    What does the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France include?

    Outerwear and Underwear are part of the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France.

    How competitive is the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France?

    The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Clothing Manufacturing industry in France.

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    Table of Contents

    External Environment

    Highlights

    Trends
    • Regulation & Policy
    • Assistance

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    External Drivers

    Analysis

    What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Clothing Manufacturing in France industry?

    Financial Benchmarks

    Highlights

    Trends
    • Profit Margin
    • Average Wage
    • Largest Cost

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    Cost Structure

    Charts
    • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
    • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
      • Marketing
      • Depreciation
      • Profit
      • Purchases
      • Wages
      • Rent
      • Utilities
      • Other
    Analysis

    What trends impact cost in the Clothing Manufacturing in France industry?


    Key Ratios

    Data tables
    • IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
    • Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
    • Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
    • Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
    • Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
    • Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
    • Average Wage (2016-2031)

    Country Benchmarks

    European Leaders & Laggards

    Data Tables

    Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

    • Revenue Growth (2026)
    • Business Growth (2026)
    • Job Growth (2026)

    European Country Performance

    Data Tables

    Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

    • IVA/Revenue (2026)
    • Imports/Demand (2026)
    • Exports/Revenue (2026)
    • Revenue per Employee (2026)
    • Wages/Revenue (2026)
    • Employees per Establishment (2026)
    • Average Wage (2026)

    Structural Comparison

    Data Tables

    Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

    • Concentration
    • Competition
    • Barriers to Entry
    • Buyer Power
    • Supplier Power
    • Volatility
    • Capital Intensity
    • Innovation
    • Life Cycle

    Key Statistics

    Industry Data

    Data Tables

    Including values and annual change:

    • Revenue (2016-2031)
    • IVA (2016-2031)
    • Establishments (2016-2031)
    • Enterprises (2016-2031)
    • Employment (2016-2031)
    • Exports (2016-2031)
    • Imports (2016-2031)
    • Wages (2016-2031)

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