Price for Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France
4. Imports of Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France

Price for Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted stood at $16,834 per ton in 2022, falling by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 42%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $32,836 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($35,854 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia stood at $14,268 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+1.2%).

Price for Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted stood at $39,813 per ton in 2022, declining by -13.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $55,027 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($74,042 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($8,130 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted, which increased by 25% to 812 tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 106% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted exports expanded sharply to $14M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted from France in 2022:

1. Tunisia (754.6 tons)
2. Morocco (4.1 tons)

Imports of Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted in France

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted increased by 57% to 269 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clothing; parts, knitted or crocheted imports skyrocketed to $11M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Clothing; Parts, Knitted or Crocheted to France in 2022:

1. Italy (87.0 tons)
2. Belgium (61.2 tons)
3. Tunisia (41.6 tons)
4. Netherlands (21.8 tons)
5. China (15.4 tons)
6. Turkey (10.7 tons)
7. Morocco (10.3 tons)
8. Germany (10.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform