France’s footwear exports reached €1,302.7 million during the first quarter of 2026, down 1% from €1,318.2 million in the same period last year, according to Alliance France Cuir. The French footwear industry also reported imports of €1,922.1 million between January and March 2026, an 8% decline from €2,086.4 million in Q1 2025.
Footwear Exports by Category
| Category | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footwear Other Than Slippers | €1,295.8 Million | €1,310.1 Million | -1% |
| Slippers | €6.9 Million | €8.1 Million | -15% |
| Total Exports | €1,302.7 Million | €1,318.2 Million | -1% |
France’s footwear exports declined from €1,318.2 million in Q1 2025 to €1,302.7 million in Q1 2026, representing a 1% decrease.
Footwear other than slippers remained the largest export category. Exports declined 1% from €1,310.1 million in Q1 2025 to €1,295.8 million in Q1 2026.
Slipper exports recorded a steeper decline, falling 15% from €8.1 million to €6.9 million during the same period.
Now, let’s look at the import side of the French footwear industry in Q1 2026.
Footwear Imports by Category
| Category | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | % Change |
| Footwear Other Than Slippers | €1,896.0 Million | €2,061.5 Million | -8% |
| Slippers | €26.1 Million | €24.9 Million | +5% |
| Total Imports | €1,922.1 Million | €2,086.4 Million | -8% |
France’s footwear imports declined from €2,086.4 million in Q1 2025 to €1,922.1 million in Q1 2026, a decrease of 8%.
Footwear other than slippers remained the largest import category. Imports fell 8% from €2,061.5 million in Q1 2025 to €1,896.0 million in Q1 2026.
Slippers were the only category to record growth on the import side. Imports increased 5% from €24.9 million to €26.1 million during the same period.
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