French leather glove exports reached €7.71 million during the first quarter of 2026, between January and March, remaining largely unchanged from €7.72 million in the same period last year, according to Alliance France Cuir.
The French leather glove industry also reported imports of €17.24 million between January and March 2026, down 4% from €17.88 million in Q1 2025.
Leather Glove Exports by Category
| Category | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | €1.49 Million | €1.56 Million | -4% |
| Protection | €3.50 Million | €3.50 Million | 0% |
| City | €2.72 Million | €2.66 Million | +2% |
| Total Exports | €7.71 Million | €7.72 Million | 0% |
Protection gloves remained the largest leather glove export category. Exports were unchanged at €3.50 million in both periods.
City gloves were the only export category to record growth. Exports increased 2% from €2.66 million in Q1 2025 to €2.72 million in Q1 2026.
Sports glove exports declined 4% from €1.56 million to €1.49 million.
Now, let’s look at the import side of the French leather glove industry in Q1 2026.
Leather Glove Imports by Category
| Category | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | % Change |
| Sports | €2.41 Million | €2.86 Million | -16% |
| Protection | €11.46 Million | €11.53 Million | -1% |
| City | €3.37 Million | €3.49 Million | -3% |
| Total Imports | €17.24 Million | €17.88 Million | -4% |
France’s leather glove imports declined from €17.88 million in Q1 2025 to €17.24 million in Q1 2026, representing a 4% decrease.
Protection gloves remained the largest leather glove import category. Imports edged down 1% from €11.53 million in Q1 2025 to €11.46 million in Q1 2026.
Sports gloves recorded the sharpest decline among the import categories. Imports fell 16% from €2.86 million to €2.41 million.
City glove imports also decreased, dropping 3% from €3.49 million in Q1 2025 to €3.37 million in Q1 2026.
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