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ABSTRACT
In 1999, the French textile industry comprised 4,360 companies, employing 366,700 people. French companies generated a sales volume of $ 39.57 billion. French exports amounted to $19.14 billion, while total imports were valued at $ 26.28 billion.

The French textile industry is divided into three sectors -- apparel, technical and household.
Apparel textiles represented $ 24,857 million, broken down as follows:

Women's wear: $ 13,857 million Men's wear: $ 8,000 million Children's wear: $ 3,000 million

Technical textiles totaled $ 5.0 billion, while household textiles represented $ 2,714 million.

Most technical textiles are used in the following industries:

- Transportation: 21 percent
- Medical: 20 percent
- Construction 16 percent
- Agriculture: 8 percent

In 1999, France's major suppliers of textiles (including apparel) were:

%99/98
1 Italy USD 1,836 million - 6
2 Belgium/Luxembourg USD 970 million - 8
3 Germany USD 923 million - 7
4 China USD 560 million + 20
5 Turkey USD 525 million + 2
6 Spain USD 519 million =
7 Portugal USD 519 million - 2
8 United Kingdom USD 490 million - 10
9 Morocco USD 396 million -2
10 India USD 338 million +7
(Source: French customs office)

In 1999, France's major customers of textiles (including apparel) were:

% 99/98
1 Germany USD 1,162 million - 10
2 Belgium/Luxembourg USD 950 million - 5
3 Italy USD 841 million - 7
4 United Kingdom USD 773 million - 1
5 Spain USD 583 million + 5
6 Tunisia USD 470 million + 1
7 Morocco USD 420 million - 5
8 Portugal USD 314 million - 5
9 Netherlands USD 287 million - 3
10 United States USD 271 million + 1
(Source: French Customs Office)

IV. Competitive factors:

Traditional fibers are being progressively replaced by new generations of synthetic fibers (e.g., elastane, polypropylene) for new applications which correspond to the needs of French consumers. Because of microencapsulation techniques, it is now possible to integrate substances that are antibacterial, anti-cold or simply fragrant, without altering the appearance or the touch of the fiber or fabric.

V. Opportunities for American companies:

American chemical and technical textile manufacturers have a strong reputation for technological know-how and a high level of recognition. Best sales prospects for American companies are in the following products categories:

- Synthetic fibers,
- High performance knits (water repellent, antibacterial, UV-blocking),
- Antibacterial fibers,
- Double face fabrics,
- Reflective fabrics,
- High tech wovens (for lightness, resistance),
- Waterproof and breathable fabrics,
- High insulation fleeces,
- Sports coating,
- Down, filler and active thermoregulation.

The information for this report was obtained from the French trade association for textile industries:

Union des Industries Textiles
37-39, rue de Neuilly
92110 Clichy
Tel: (33-1) 47.56.31.00 - Fax: (33-1) 47.30.25.28
www.textile.fr
President: Mr. Guillaume Sarkozy

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Published: 2006 August
Market: Mens Womens Childrens
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