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Sportswear in France

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  • 28 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: France
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2646756
Sportswear saw robust growth in 2025, largely driven by the legacy of the Paris Olympics and the ongoing popularity of athleisure and streetwear, especially among younger urbanites. The integration of athletic wear into everyday fashion has been accelerated by brands like HOKA and On Running, which have transformed performance footwear into style statements. adidas continues to make advanced running technology more accessible, while Decathlon has expanded its running-focused retail presence.

This Sportswear 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: Sports Apparel, Sports Footwear.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Sportswear 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
  • Athleisure wear remains key to sustained market growth for sportswear
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Olympics and athleisure wear boost sportswear growth
  • Brands transform running shoes into fashionable lifestyle items
  • Authenticity and relatable stories redefine branding strategies
  • CHART 2 Celio and Lucas Pouille - Allowing Everyday Athletes to Feel Like Champions
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Hyrox is expected to drive the new wave of fitness and sportswear innovation
  • Sportswear and luxury fashion will drive fusion-driven growth
  • Eco-conscious consumers are set to favour transparent and sustainable brands
  • CHART 3 NOLT, the Jersey that Never Dies
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • adidas challenges Nike’s leadership with popular lifestyle models
  • CHART 4 Analyst Insight
  • Major acquisitions reshape the competitive landscape
  • Activewear designers blends affordability, trend and performance needs
CHANNELS
  • Sport superstores increase footfall with contrasting retail strategies
  • Sports stores boost online sales and digital reach as Decathlon’s new platform enhances omnichannel experience
PRODUCTS
  • Technological advancements reshape sportswear industry standards
  • CHART 5 XPlorer Ultra, the 3D Printed Performance Footwear Designed by Gen AI
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