Apparel and Footwear in France

The apparel and footwear market in France underperformed in 2025, impacted by market polarisation and a shift in consumer preferences towards affordability and sustainability. The total retail value for apparel and footwear was EUR37.2 billion, with apparel remaining the largest subcategory. The market is expected to experience ongoing polarisation, with consumers trading up to premium or sustainable products or opting for cheaper, non-essential items.

This Apparel and Footwear in France report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Apparel, Footwear, Sportswear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Apparel and Footwear market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.