Second-hand apparel and textiles in France - statistics & facts

Children born second or third in a family probably experienced a logic followed by many parents whereby new clothes are bought for the eldest and then passed on to the youngest, the last link in the family clothing supply chain. While second-hand is described nowadays in the media as a new trend, this model of circular consumption has been around for a while. Second-hand clothes shops existed long before ready-to-wear, and in the 19th century, Paris was the hub of the second-hand clothing trade. However, this market has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, and second-hand seems to be a standard for many French people.

Market share of second-hand fashion retailers at the end of the lockdown: ****%

Most purchased second-hand items: Clothes

Favorite shopping location for second-hand: Specialized marketplaces

Overview

Value of the secondhand apparel market worldwide from 2021 to 2029
Value of the secondhand apparel market worldwide from 2021 to 2029
Secondhand apparel market value worldwide from 2021 to 2029 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Size of the resale and thrift store apparel markets worldwide from 2019 to 2029
Size of the resale and thrift store apparel markets worldwide from 2019 to 2029
Secondhand apparel market value worldwide from 2019 to 2024, with a forecast until 2025, by segment (in billion U.S. dollars)
Used clothing leading importers worldwide 2024, by country
Used clothing leading importers worldwide 2024, by country
Leading importers of used clothing worldwide in 2024, by country (in million U.S. dollars)
Used clothing leading exporters worldwide 2024, by country
Used clothing leading exporters worldwide 2024, by country
Leading exporters of worn clothing worldwide in 2024, by country (in million U.S. dollars)
Global used personal luxury goods market size from 2015 to 2021
Global used personal luxury goods market size from 2015 to 2021
Value of the personal luxury goods second-hand market worldwide from 2015 to 2021 (in billion euros)
Global used personal luxury goods market share in 2019, by region
Global used personal luxury goods market share in 2019, by region
Second-hand personal luxury goods market share worldwide in 2019, by region*

French market

France's trade balance for used clothing textile articles and rags 2015-2019
France's trade balance for used clothing textile articles and rags 2015-2019
Value of French imports and exports of worn clothes, textile articles and rags worldwide from 2015 to 2019, in million euros
Volume of French imports and exports of used textile articles and rags 2015-2019
Volume of French imports and exports of used textile articles and rags 2015-2019
Volume of French imports and exports of worn clothing, worn textile articles and rags worldwide from 2015 to 2019, in tons
Average value of French second-hand clothes imports 2017-2019, in euros per ton
Average value of French second-hand clothes imports 2017-2019, in euros per ton
Average value of imports of French second-hand clothing from 2017 to 2019, in euros per ton imported
Breakdown of second-hand clothing items marketed in France 2016-2020, by item size
Breakdown of second-hand clothing items marketed in France 2016-2020, by item size
Breakdown of second-hand clothing textile items marketed in France from 2016 to 2020, by item size
Breakdown of second-hand home textile items marketed in France 2016-2020, by size
Breakdown of second-hand home textile items marketed in France 2016-2020, by size
Breakdown of second-hand home textile items marketed in France from 2016 to 2020, by item size
Breakdown of second-hand footwear items marketed in France 2016-2020, by item size
Breakdown of second-hand footwear items marketed in France 2016-2020, by item size
Breakdown of second-hand footwear items marketed in France from 2016 to 2020, by item size

Sales channel

Main places to buy second-hand textiles linens and shoes in France 2018, by age
Main places to buy second-hand textiles linens and shoes in France 2018, by age
Where are the main locations where you buy second-hand textiles, linens and shoes?
Purchase of second hand products online in the past six months among French 2009-2018
Purchase of second hand products online in the past six months among French 2009-2018
Percentage of French having purchased second hand products online in the past six months in 2009 and 2018
Online purchase and sale of second hand products amongst French people 2018
Online purchase and sale of second hand products amongst French people 2018
Percentage of French people having purchased and sold second hand products online in the past six months in 2018
Most used online platforms to resell second hand clothing in France 2018
Most used online platforms to resell second hand clothing in France 2018
Ranking of the most used online marketplaces for selling second hand clothes in France in 2018
Second hand market share of the best selling brands on Vinted in France 2020
Second hand market share of the best selling brands on Vinted in France 2020
Best selling second hand fashion brands on the Vinted.fr platform in France in 2020
eBay: annual net revenue 2018-2021, by segment
eBay: annual net revenue 2018-2021, by segment
eBay's annual net revenue from 2018 to 2021, by segment (in million U.S. dollars)
Revenue of Leboncoin.fr in France 2015-2021
Revenue of Leboncoin.fr in France 2015-2021
Revenue generated by Leboncoin.fr in France from 2015 to 2021 (in million euros)

Collection and pick-up points

Number of used clothing, textiles and footwear collection points in France 2014-2020
Number of used clothing, textiles and footwear collection points in France 2014-2020
Number of second-hand clothing home textiles and footwear items collection points in France between 2014 and 2020
Collection points for used textiles, linen and shoes in France 2014-2020, by type
Collection points for used textiles, linen and shoes in France 2014-2020, by type
Distribution of the types of collection points for second-hand clothing, home textiles and footwear available in France in 2014 and 2020
Second-hand clothing, home textiles and footwear items collected in France 2009-2020
Second-hand clothing, home textiles and footwear items collected in France 2009-2020
Volume of second-hand clothing home textiles and footwear items collected between 2009 and 2020 in France (in tons)
Used clothing, textiles and footwear items collected in France 2020, by region
Used clothing, textiles and footwear items collected in France 2020, by region
Number of tons of second-hand clothing home textiles and footwear items collected in France in 2020, by region
Used clothing, textiles and footwear collected in France 2020, per collection point
Used clothing, textiles and footwear collected in France 2020, per collection point
Volume of second-hand clothing home textiles and footwear items collected in France between 2014 and 2020 (in tons per collection point)
Amount of used clothes, textiles and footwear collected in France 2020, by inhabitant
Amount of used clothes, textiles and footwear collected in France 2020, by inhabitant
Amount of second-hand clothing home textiles and footwear items collected in France between 2014 and 2020, per inhabitant (in kilograms)
Knowledge and usage of collection points for textiles, linen and shoes in France 2018
Knowledge and usage of collection points for textiles, linen and shoes in France 2018
Do you know and use these solutions for clothing, linen and footwear deposition?

Consumer behavior

Purchase frequency of second-hand clothing among young French people 2019
Purchase frequency of second-hand clothing among young French people 2019
At what frequency do you buy clothing from the second-hand market?
Items bought second-hand by the French in clothing, textile and shoes category 2018
Items bought second-hand by the French in clothing, textile and shoes category 2018
Regarding clothing, home textiles and footwear items, what kind of article do you buy second-hand?
Share of French people buying second-hand apparel items 2018, by type and PCS
Share of French people buying second-hand apparel items 2018, by type and PCS
Share of people in France purchasing apparel items from the second-hand market in 2018, by type and by professions and socio-professional categories
Share of French people purchasing second-hand footwear items 2018, by age group
Share of French people purchasing second-hand footwear items 2018, by age group
Share of people in France purchasing footwear items from the second-hand market in 2018, by age group
Share of French people purchasing second-hand home textiles 2018, by age group
Share of French people purchasing second-hand home textiles 2018, by age group
Share of people in France purchasing home textiles from the second-hand market in 2018, by age group
Preferred product categories of luxury goods for buying second-hand in France 2018
Preferred product categories of luxury goods for buying second-hand in France 2018
In which category do you mostly purchase second-hand luxury goods?*

Reasons behind second-hand consumption

Environmental issues: bad conscience of the French when buying new clothes 2019
Environmental issues: bad conscience of the French when buying new clothes 2019
Given the environmental issues, would you say that you sometimes have a guilty conscience when buying new clothes?
French people buying second hand purchases or renting for climate protection 2019
French people buying second hand purchases or renting for climate protection 2019
Would you be ready to favor second hand purchasing or renting in order to contribute to environmental protection and limit global warming?*
French people ready to buy second hand or renting for climate protection 2019, by age
French people ready to buy second hand or renting for climate protection 2019, by age
Percentage of French people who are willing to favor second hand products or renting in order to contribute to environmental protection and limit global warming in 2019, by age
French people ready to buy second hand for climate protection 2019, by occupation
French people ready to buy second hand for climate protection 2019, by occupation
Percentage of French people who are willing to favor second hand purchases or renting in order to contribute to environmental protection and limit global warming in 2019, by socio-professional category
French people ready to buy second hand for climate protection 2019, by gender
French people ready to buy second hand for climate protection 2019, by gender
Percentage of French people who are willing to favor second hand purchases or renting in order to contribute to environmental protection and limit global warming in 2019, by gender
Reasons why the French do not buy second-hand textiles linens and shoes 2018
Reasons why the French do not buy second-hand textiles linens and shoes 2018
What are the main reasons why you do not purchase second-hand textile, linen and footwear products?

Market share of second-hand fashion retailers at the end of the lockdown: ****%

Most purchased second-hand items: Clothes

Favorite shopping location for second-hand: Specialized marketplaces

Key figures

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Share of people buying less clothes for ecological or ethical reasons
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Reducing clothing purchases for ethical or ecological reasons in France 2019
Share of French considering environmental impact of clothes shopping
**%
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European consumers who consider environmental impact of clothing purchases 2020
Most environmentally damaging clothing material according to the French
Polyester
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Opinion on clothing materials that are most environmentally damaging in France 2019
Average annual budget for sustainable clothing
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Average annual budget for sustainable fashion in France 2019, by type of product
Share of French people considering that clothing should be made in France to be sustainable
**%
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Clothing factory locations considered by French consumers as sustainable 2019

Share of people reselling worn clothes online
**%
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Second life of clothes that are not worn anymore in France 2019
Most used online platform to resell second-hand clothing
Vinted
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Most used online platforms to resell second hand clothing in France 2018
Best-selling fashion brand on Vinted
Petit Bateau
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Second hand market share of the best selling brands on Vinted in France 2020

Generation renting the most clothes
**-***years old
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Share of French people renting clothes, home textiles or shoes in France 2018, by age
Most rented item category
Clothing for men
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Types of items rented by the French in clothing, textile and shoes category 2018
Share of people renting clothing, home textiles and footwear
**%
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Frequency of clothing rentals in France 2018
Main reason why French do not rent clothes
Hygiene
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Reasons why the French do not rent or barter clothing, home linen or shoes 2018