Key Takeaways
- In 2022, the French fashion industry generated a total revenue of €153 billion, representing 2% of the national GDP.
- The luxury goods sector in France, dominated by fashion, accounted for €84 billion in sales in 2023.
- Ready-to-wear clothing sales in France reached €28.5 billion in 2022.
- French fashion industry employed 173,000 people directly in 2022.
- The sector supported 1.8 million indirect jobs across France in 2023.
- Women represent 72% of the workforce in the French fashion industry.
- French fashion exports to the EU reached €18.4 billion in 2022.
- The US is the top destination for French fashion exports, valued at €6.8 billion in 2023.
- China imported €3.2 billion worth of French luxury fashion in 2022.
- LVMH operates 5,700 stores worldwide, with France as HQ contributing 12% of global sales.
- Chanel's global revenue reached €17.2 billion in 2022, with strong French production base.
- Kering Group's fashion brands generated €19.5 billion in 2023 revenue.
- 65% of French fashion brands incorporate sustainable materials as of 2023.
- French fashion industry's carbon footprint was 12 million tons CO2 eq in 2022.
- 42% of consumers prefer sustainable French fashion brands in 2023 surveys.
France’s fashion industry is a major economic force generating €153 billion in revenue.
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