France exports by product: textiles, clothing and footwear
France exports by product: textiles, clothing and footwear stood at 3,359 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Trade balance and trade by product table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Trade balance and trade by product table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports by product | |||||||||||
| CB - Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear | 3,359 | 3,339 | 3,322 | 3,196 | 3,275 | 3,293 | 3,254 | 3,263 | 3,348 | 3,096 | |
| CC - Wood, paper and cardboard | 794 | 799 | 816 | 823 | 811 | 813 | 836 | 809 | 824 | 822 |
Understanding france exports by product: textiles, clothing and footwear
Outbound shipments of textile threads, woven fabrics, finished apparel items, leather goods, and footwear products define this specialized manufacturing category. The metric captures both intermediate inputs like yarn and finished consumer fashion products dispatched to international buyers. This series diverges from heavy industrial equipment or chemical goods by focusing entirely on soft goods, apparel, and wearable accessories.
Reading these monthly flows requires recognizing intense fashion seasonality, holiday retail preparation surges, and shifting global sourcing trends. Seasonal adjustment models attempt to account for traditional clothing collection rollouts, but retail volatility can still influence short-term results. Analysts should compare these figures with retail trade data to assess how foreign consumer demand translates into export performance.
Frequently asked questions
- Are raw textile fibers like raw cotton included here?
- No, raw agricultural fibers are excluded in favor of processed yarns, fabrics, and finished garments.
- How do seasonal factors impact apparel export data?
- Dispatches surge months ahead of major retail holiday seasons and spring-summer fashion collection debuts.
- Does this category include travel goods and handbags?
- Yes, leather goods, luggage, and similar accessories are grouped alongside footwear and clothing.