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Jeans in France

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  • 28 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: France
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2218960
The jeans market in France experienced a decline in retail volume in 2025, primarily due to budget constraints and the durable nature of jeans. Despite this, certain subcategories and trends demonstrated resilience, with economy jeans remaining the largest subcategory, driven by consumers’ focus on value and low prices. In 2025, the market was characterised by polarisation, with consumers seeking either very affordable or high-end products.

This Jeans 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: Economy Jeans, Premium Jeans, Standard Jeans, Super Premium Jeans.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Jeans 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.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Polarisation and sustainability shape jean sales in France
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 2 Analyst Insight
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Volume declines during budget pressures, yet affordable options show resilience
  • Market polarisation drives success at both ends of the scale
  • Premium and sustainable options gain traction in jeans
  • CHART 3 Kiabi Lauches a Made in France Jean Priced at EUR35 in 2025
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Sustainable and comfort-focused strategies are expected to drive growth
  • Economy jeans will remain the largest subcategory, while premium jeans drive growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Fragmentation persists in jeans despite strong brand leaders
  • CHART 4 Zorzetto 161N - Locally Made “Suit Jeans” that Breaks the Codes In 2025
  • Opportunities for brands to focus on sustainability and local production
CHANNELS
  • Apparel and footwear specialists lead jeans distribution despite a fall in share
  • Convenience and affordability support jean sales through retail e-commerce
PRODUCTS
  • Sustainable materials and local production drive innovation
  • CHART 5 Atelier Tuffery - New Spring 2025 Collection Made from Organic Cotton and Hemp
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 8 Naumy Flash - the New Local Store-Based Retailer vs Pure Players in Fast Fashion
  • CHART 9 The Gen AI from Imki Helps To Create the Jonak’s Laces More Capsule Collection
  • CHART 10 Marine Serre - a Sustainable Luxury Local Brand that Creates with Durable Linen
  • CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 12 PEST Analysis in France 2025
  • CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in France 2025
  • CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in France 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN FRANCE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Sustainability and technology are key drivers in apparel and footwear in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Fast fashion drives market polarisation and value sales
  • Apparel remains the largest subcategory despite a slowdown in growth
  • Sportswear drives growth with sustainability and technology
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Ongoing market polarisation and a demand for affordability will shape apparel and footwear
  • Sustainability and technology are expected to influence product innovation
  • Omnichannel strategies will remain key to players success
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Omnichannel strategies support the position of leading brands in apparel and footwear
  • Groupe Beaumanoir SA’s acquisition boosts its presence in sportswear
CHANNELS
  • Specialist retailers and retail e-commerce offer strong product selections and competitive prices
  • Omnichannel strategies and affordability are key drivers of sales
PRODUCTS
  • AI and tech innovation drives product customisation
  • Sustainability and inclusivity influence product design
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources