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It is estimated that the French market for handicraft and decorative articles is around €200 million. The handicraft market registered a constant increase for fancy jewellery, wooden articles and decorative items mainly due to a wide offering of diverse products with various styles, huge consumers’ appetite and usage of various materials. The market is based upon two primary clientele; tourists and local customers who have different purchasing behaviours. Tourists’ preferences are handicrafts with French influence or design as they buy them as souvenirs. Local consumers choices of handicraft is basically for pleasure and gifts.One of the main market characteristics is the wide ranging offerings, from the lower range to the top-of-the-range especially for creative items. The prices of handicrafts are usually based on its originality, design and materials used.Market TrendsThe trend of purchasing handicraft items which was previously based on local products designs (ceramics, jewellery, wooden objects) has evolved over the years, where consumers became smarter in buying and seeking for product originality. This trend is mainly due to consumers’ thirst for a change and availability of products in the shops as more imported products flood the market. The increasing numbers of French consumers who have travelled abroad, either on vacation or on official duties have also contributed to the increasing demand for foreign handicrafts.It is also observed that over the years, luxury brand companies have expanded its range of its products to include handicraft or gift items. This can be seen especially in the fancy jewellery and textile sectors such as Christian Dior, Channel, Louis Vuitton and YSL.Although the two main factors that prompt consumers to purchase handicraft items are the originality of the products as well as for pleasure, the following are some trends of handicraft items in France.Assessment, Prospects & suggestions for Exporters. There is a large offering of handicrafts in the French market. Apart from crafts that are locally produced, many are supplied from China, Japan, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America. The current trend of handicrafts of France are oriental crafts with products from Japan (futon beds and Japanese decorations), Chinese decorative articles, Asian solid wood furniture (mainly from Indonesia), African and Moroccan decorative articles.Generally, the market can be categorised under two different segments, the middle to up market segment and the low market segment. The lower market segment is mainly flooded with imports from low cost producing countries while the upper segment is supplied by local talented producers and neighbouring European countries. It is strongly suggested that exporters should focus and penetrate the middle upper market segment and avoid the low market segment as prices are very low.Since French consumers are always searching for new, innovative and functional things as well as excitement in their life, particularly with the change in seasons and festivals, where the mood is for celebration, there is opportunity to penetrate this market sector. However, the product offerings must have its own originality, authenticity with exotic taste or design which is trendy, functional and innovative.Handicrafts are widely purchased as gift items and the highest exchange of gifts takes place during Christmas and New Year. Exchanges of gifts are among family members, friends and colleagues.There are niche opportunities for foreign made handicraft especially those with high quality design products. These handicrafts are in demand since they are considered to be unique/exotic in design and appearance and could not be found in France. Among the Malaysian handicrafts that has potential in France are :Fancy jewelleryWooden decorative articles. Natural looking crafts are highly sort after, for example plain twigs, bamboo sticks tied together and broom sticks placed in a jar. These decorations are found in homes, offices, hotels and retail stores.Lampshades. This item is widely used in France since homes do not use ceiling light in living and bedrooms. Lampshades can be made from wood and metalHome linens. It should be sold in ready to made pieces according to local sizes since tailoring charges are expensive in France.Basketware and wickerwarePotteries for plantsDecorative candlesVegetal fibers for decoration and flooring/carpetImport Procedures & RegulationsThere are no specific regulations that govern the imports of handicrafts into France. Ramin timber species are forbidden to be exported to the EU since it is considered an endangered species. Customs duties on handicraft various according to the material used. For details on tariff and customs regulation, refer to the European Commission website, http://exporthelp.europa.eu/ (click on “Requirements & Taxes”)
Example of the list of 150 importer:
Importer & Distributor : Promotional articles and corporate giftware
FRENCH FANCY GOODS, GIFTWARE AND METALARTES135, Rue St Martin75004 PARIS 04FrancePhone : +33 1 42 71 76 25 Fax : +33 1 42 71 49 41
Website: http://www.artes.fr/
Email :
Contact person : Mr. J.
Distributor : Fancy goods and giftware
FRENCH GLASS AND CRYSTAL
Fornord S.A.Zone Activité du Parc A Stock62820 LIBERCOURT FrancePhone : +33 3 21 08 93 03 Fax : +33 3 21 08 93 91
Website: http://www.fornord.fr/
Email :
Contact person : Mr.
Distributor : Fancy goods and giftware, glass and crystal
FRENCH PORCELAIN AND POTTERY
Proinvest ( Pubobjet )80, Avenue du Général Leclerc28100 DREUXFrance Phone : +33 2 37 64 13 73Phone : +33 1 30 55 03 62Fax : +33 2 37 64 13 75
Website: http://www.pubobjet.com/
Email :
Contact person : Mrs.
Distributor : Fancy goods and giftware, bamboo and rattan, wooden, handmade, porcelain and pottery, glass and crystal, metal, Ornaments and decorative articles
FRENCH WOODEN PICTURES
FRAMELES CADRES GAULT50, Rue du Canal71210 ECUISSESFrance Phone : +33 3 85 78 92 88 Fax : +33 3 85 78 97 87
Website: http://www.lescadresgault.com/
Email :
Contact person : Mr.
Producer : Frames, wooden, for mirrors and pictures
FRENCH GIFTWARE AND PROMOTIONAL ARTICLES
Créations RC49, Rue Alexandre 1er54130 ST MAX France Phone : +33 3 83 21 32 32 Fax : +33 3 83 21 99 39
Website: http://www.france-cartes.fr/
Email :
Contact person : Mrs.
Distributor : Giftware, Promotional articles
HANDICRAFT RETAIL OUTLETS
PIER IMPORT138 allée des ErablesBP 50234 Villepinte95956 ROISSY CH DE GAULLES CEDEXFRANCETel: 0033 –1 49 89 64 00Fax: 0033-1 49 89 64 10
Website: www.pierreimport.fr
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