IWTO Releases Comprehensive French Wool Industry Report

The International Wool Textile Organisation is pleased to announce the release of its latest Market Intelligence publication, the “Wool Industry Report – France.”

The release coincides with the 94th IWTO Congress taking place in Lille, France from 20-23 May 2025.

This timely report provides valuable insights into France’s rich wool heritage and current industry landscape. It arrives as the global wool community gathers in Lille to explore challenges and opportunities facing the sector under the theme “Weaving a perfect fit between past and present.”

Report Highlights

The comprehensive publication examines multiple facets of the French wool industry, including:

  • Historical Context: France’s special place in IWTO history, dating back to the first arbitration agreement signed in Roubaix over 100 years ago
  • Production Statistics: Overview of France’s 6.9 million sheep across more than 50 breeds, producing 13.46 mkg of raw wool annually
  • Trade Data: Detailed import and export figures, with China emerging as France’s largest wool export market ($5.98M in 2023)
  • Industry Structure: Profiles of key French organizations and companies across the wool value chain
  • Cultural Significance: Insights into France’s wool heritage, from medieval times to Christian Dior’s revolutionary use of wool in his “New Look” collection

Accessing the Report

IWTO members can download the French Wool Industry Report immediately as part of their membership benefits by logging into member.iwto.org. Non-members may purchase the report through IWTO’s online store at www.member.iwto.org/store.

About the IWTO Congress

The 94th IWTO Congress in Lille runs from 20-23 May 2025, with working group and committee meetings beginning on 19 May. The event brings together wool industry leaders from across the globe to discuss sustainable wool growing, traceability, innovative applications, global consumer trends, economic forces, and more.

The Congress venue is the Palais de la Bourse at the CCI de Lille, located in Lille’s historic city center. For more information about the Congress programme and registration, visit iwto.org/congress-2025.

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