Home Textile & Soft Furnishing Manufacturing in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Home Textile & Soft Furnishing Manufacturing in France industry analysis

The home textile and soft furnishings market in France is seeing a rebound as inflation eases, with consumers regaining confidence. Demand is on the rise, leading retailers to stock up, which is encouraging manufacturers to scale up production. According to data from Businesscoot, French households spent about €532 on home décor in 2023, offering plenty of growth opportunities for home furnishing manufacturers, particularly in luxury items like customised curtains. However, the market faces hurdles due to increasing imports from China and India, which offer cheaper alternatives. Local producers struggle to match the price of imports, challenging their profit. However, the favourable exchange rate from a weaker euro in December 2024, caused by President Trump’s proposal of trade tariffs on the EU, could provide export opportunities, helping offset competition from low-cost imports. Still, revenue is expected to climb at a compound rate of 3.7% over the five years through 2025 to €2 billion, including an estimated hike of 4.6% in 2025.

Trends and Insights

• Europe is seeing a boost in demand for sustainable fabrics. This reflects the growing environmental consciousness in the region, fuelled by the EU's goal to achieve a circular economy and climate neutrality by 2050 and initiatives like the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme that encourage businesses to use eco-friendly fabric.
• Remote work boosts curtain and blinds market growth. Increased remote work and a temporary boost in disposable incomes during the pandemic led to increased consumer spending on home improvements, fuelling the growth of the diverse curtain and blinds market.
• High import penetration leads to a drop in market concentration. A significant influx of functionally and aesthetically appealing household textiles, along with soft furnishing fabrics from Asia, has reduced European manufacturers’ market shares because of their competitive pricing.