Clothing and accessories in France - statistics & facts

One of the most popular clichés about France is the distinctive style of dress of its population. Fashion represents a strong economic and cultural stake for France, and is a strategic and symbolic sector for the country, with international influence. Paris has indeed been the world capital of fashion for a long time, and remains a major location in a context of international competition.

Revenue of the French apparel market: ****bn EUR

Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothes: *****

Most valuable brand: Zara

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Revenue of the women's apparel market in France from 2018 to 2029, by segment (in million U.S. dollars)

Womenswear

Revenue of the women's apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment

Fashion e-commerce revenue in France from 2017 to 2029, by segment (in billion U.S. dollars)

Key Figures of E-Commerce

Fashion e-commerce revenue in France 2017-2029, by segment

Most popular fashion and apparel websites in France in December 2023, based on share of visits

Reach & Traffic

Leading fashion and apparel websites in France 2023, based on visit share

Market overview

Revenue of the apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the apparel market in France from 2018 to 2029, by segment (in billion U.S. dollars)
Revenue of the women's apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the women's apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the women's apparel market in France from 2018 to 2029, by segment (in million U.S. dollars)
Revenue of the men's apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the men's apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the men's apparel market in France from 2018 to 2029, by segment (in million U.S. dollars)
Revenue of the children's apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the children's apparel market in France 2018-2029, by segment
Revenue of the children's apparel market in France from 2018 to 2029, by segment (in million U.S. dollars)
Revenue of the women's clothing accessories market in France 2019-2029, by segment
Revenue of the women's clothing accessories market in France 2019-2029, by segment
Revenue of the women's clothing accessories market in France from 2019 to 2029, by segment (in million U.S. dollars)
Revenue of the men's clothing accessories market in France 2019-2029, by segment
Revenue of the men's clothing accessories market in France 2019-2029, by segment
Revenue of the men's clothing accessories market in France from 2019 to 2029, by segment (in million U.S. dollars)
Industry revenue of “wholesale of clothing and footwear“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “wholesale of clothing and footwear“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “wholesale of clothing and footwear“ in France from 2012 to 2025 (in billion U.S. Dollars)
Industry revenue of “retail sale of clothing in specialised stores“ France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “retail sale of clothing in specialised stores“ France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “retail sale of clothing in specialised stores“ in France from 2012 to 2025 (in billion U.S. Dollars)
Industry revenue of “retail sale of footwear and leather goods“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “retail sale of footwear and leather goods“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “retail sale of footwear and leather goods“ in France from 2012 to 2025 (in million U.S. Dollars)
Sales value change of lingerie and swimwear in France 2019-2020, by item type
Sales value change of lingerie and swimwear in France 2019-2020, by item type
Change in the value of sales of lingerie and swimwear in France between January and July 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, by type
Industry revenue of “manufacture of leather clothes“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “manufacture of leather clothes“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “manufacture of leather clothes“ in France from 2012 to 2025 (in million U.S. Dollars)
Industry revenue of “manufacture of underwear“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “manufacture of underwear“ in France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “manufacture of underwear“ in France from 2012 to 2025 (in million U.S. Dollars)
Industry revenue of “manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery“ France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery“ France 2012-2025
Industry revenue of “manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery“ in France from 2012 to 2025 (in million U.S. Dollars)

Prices

Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothes in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothes in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothes in France between May 2020 and October 2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of apparel and footwear in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of apparel and footwear in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of apparel and footwear in France between May 2020 and October 2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of shoes and shoe repair shops in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of shoes and shoe repair shops in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of shoes and shoe repair shops in France between May 2020 and August 2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothing items in France 2018-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothing items in France 2018-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothing items in France from September 2018 to August 2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothing accessories in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothing accessories in France 2020-2025
Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothing accessories in France from May 2020 to August 2025
Annual Consumer Price Index for women's sportswear in France 2010-2021
Annual Consumer Price Index for women's sportswear in France 2010-2021
Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) of sportswear for women in France between 2010 and 2021
Annual Consumer Price Index for men's sportswear in France 2010-2021
Annual Consumer Price Index for men's sportswear in France 2010-2021
Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) of sportswear for men in France between 2010 and 2021
Annual Consumer Price Index for children's sportswear in France 2015-2021
Annual Consumer Price Index for children's sportswear in France 2015-2021
Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) of sportswear for children in France between 2015 and 2021

Brands

Turnover of the most valuable clothing retail brands in France 2019
Turnover of the most valuable clothing retail brands in France 2019
Ranking of the leading clothing retail companies in France as of 2019 (in million euros)
Leading men brands among men in France 2022, by number of male users
Leading men brands among men in France 2022, by number of male users
Leading brands of men among men in France in 2022, by number of male users (in 1,000s)
Brands of underwear for men in France 2023, by number of users
Brands of underwear for men in France 2023, by number of users
Brands of underwear for men in France in 2023, by number of users (in 1,000s)
Brands of clothing for women in France 2023, by number of users
Brands of clothing for women in France 2023, by number of users
Brands of clothing for women in France in 2023, by number of users (in 1,000s)
Leading women's underwear brands in France 2023, by number of users
Leading women's underwear brands in France 2023, by number of users
Brands of underwear for women ranked by number of users in France in 2023 (in 1,000s)
Ranking of the most popular fashion brands among young French people 2019
Ranking of the most popular fashion brands among young French people 2019
Ranking of the 15 most popular fashion brands by young people aged 18 to 30 in France in 2019
Ranking of the most popular entry-level fashion brands among young French people 2019
Ranking of the most popular entry-level fashion brands among young French people 2019
Breakdown of clothing purchases from entry-level brands among Millennials in France in 2019

Spending

Consumer spending on clothing in France 2008-2020
Consumer spending on clothing in France 2008-2020
Household consumption expenditure on clothing in France from 2008 to 2020 (in million euros)
Women's trousers usage in France 2021, by amount spent per item
Women's trousers usage in France 2021, by amount spent per item
Number of women using trousers (except jeans and sportswear) in France in 2021, by amount spent per item (in 1,000s)
Number of people using women's swimwear in France 2023, by expenditure
Number of people using women's swimwear in France 2023, by expenditure
Number of people using women's swimwear in France in 2023, by expenditure (in 1,000s)
Bras usage in France 2020-2023, by expenditure
Bras usage in France 2020-2023, by expenditure
Number of people purchasing bras in France from 2020 to 2023, by expenditure (in 1,000s)
Bodies, camisoles and girdles usage in France 2014-2019, by expenditure
Bodies, camisoles and girdles usage in France 2014-2019, by expenditure
Number of people purchasing bodies, camisoles and girdles in France from 2014 to 2019, by expenditure (in 1,000s)
Number of people purchasing women night and indoor clothes in France, by expenditure
Number of people purchasing women night and indoor clothes in France, by expenditure
Number of people purchasing women night and indoor clothes in France in 2023, by expenditure (in millions)
Annual spending dedicated to fashion by young French people 2019, by gender
Annual spending dedicated to fashion by young French people 2019, by gender
Amount of the annual budget dedicated to clothing by young people aged 18 to 30 in France in 2019, by gender (in euros)
Average monthly budget of French people for clothing before COVID-19 2020, by age
Average monthly budget of French people for clothing before COVID-19 2020, by age
Average monthly budget of the French in clothing and accessories purchases before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, by age group
Average monthly budget of French people for clothing before COVID-19 2020, by income
Average monthly budget of French people for clothing before COVID-19 2020, by income
Average monthly budget of the French in clothing and accessories purchases before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, by income level
Average monthly budget of the French for clothing before and after containment 2020
Average monthly budget of the French for clothing before and after containment 2020
Average monthly budget for clothing footwear and accessories before and after containment in France in 2020 (in euros)

Consumption

Textile and clothing consumption in France 2011-2019
Textile and clothing consumption in France 2011-2019
Consumption of textile and clothing products in France between 2011 and 2019 (in billion euros)
Men underwear usage in France 2023, by number of items purchased
Men underwear usage in France 2023, by number of items purchased
Men underwear usage in France in 2023, by number of items purchased (in 1,000s)
Women's night and indoor clothes usage in France 2014-2021
Women's night and indoor clothes usage in France 2014-2021
Number of people using women's night and indoor clothes in France from 2014 to 2021, by number of purchased items (in 1,000s)
Number of people using bodies, camisoles and girdles in France
Number of people using bodies, camisoles and girdles in France
Number of people using bodies, camisoles and girdles in France in 2023, by number of items purchased (in 1,000s)
Bras usage in France 2014-2020, by number of purchased items
Bras usage in France 2014-2020, by number of purchased items
Number of people using bras in France from 2014 to 2020, by number of purchased items (in 1,000s)
Number of people using knickers in France 2023, by number of items purchased
Number of people using knickers in France 2023, by number of items purchased
Number of people using knickers in France in 2023, by number of items purchased (in 1,000s)
Types of brands from which consumers buy their clothes in France 2019
Types of brands from which consumers buy their clothes in France 2019
What type of clothing do you usually buy?
Frequency of purchasing from ethical clothing brands in France 2019
Frequency of purchasing from ethical clothing brands in France 2019
How often do you buy from ethical clothing brands?
Sustainability criteria most important when buying clothes in France 2019
Sustainability criteria most important when buying clothes in France 2019
What eco-responsible elements are the most important when buying clothes?
Reducing clothing purchases for ethical or ecological reasons in France 2019
Reducing clothing purchases for ethical or ecological reasons in France 2019
Have you ever reduced your clothing purchases for ecological or ethical reasons?
Second life of clothes that are not worn anymore in France 2019, by gender
Second life of clothes that are not worn anymore in France 2019, by gender
What do you do with clothes that you do not wear anymore?

Revenue of the French apparel market: ****bn EUR

Consumer Price Index (CPI) of clothes: *****

Most valuable brand: Zara

Key figures

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Consumer spending on clothing
29.5bn EUR
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Consumer spending on clothing in France 2008-2020
People with the highest budget for clothing and accessories
**-***years old
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Average monthly budget of French people for clothing before COVID-19 2020, by age
Monthly budget for clothing after lockdown
31 EUR
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Average monthly budget of the French for clothing before and after containment 2020
Average budget for women's trousers
***to ***EUR
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Women's trousers usage in France 2021, by amount spent per item
Most popular entry-level fashion brand
Kiabi
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Ranking of the most popular entry-level fashion brands among young French people 2019

Most purchased second-hand items
Clothing for women
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Items bought second-hand by the French in clothing, textile and shoes category 2018
Share of young people buying second-hand clothes
**%
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Purchase frequency of second-hand clothing among young French people 2019
Favorite second-hand item for luxury consumers
Handbags
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Preferred product categories of luxury goods for buying second-hand in France 2018
Leading platform to resell second-hand clothing
Vinted
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Most used online platforms to resell second hand clothing in France 2018
Number of second-hand clothing collection points
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Number of used clothing, textiles and footwear collection points in France 2014-2020
Volume of second-hand clothing items collected
204.3k t
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Second-hand clothing, home textiles and footwear items collected in France 2009-2020