| Product Code: ETC7225549 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, France saw an increase in the concentration of over the counter braces imports, moving from low to moderate concentration. The top exporting countries to France were the USA, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico, and China. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.28% from 2020 to 2024, there was a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, dropping by -7.02%. This indicates a challenging market environment for OTC braces imports in France, potentially driven by various factors impacting the industry.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Overview |
3.1 France Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Indication, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the importance of orthopedic care and injury prevention |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of non-invasive treatment options for musculoskeletal issues |
4.2.3 Rising trend of self-care and self-medication practices in France |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and standards governing the sale of medical devices |
4.3.2 Limited availability of advanced or specialized OTC braces in the market |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative treatment methods such as physiotherapy or prescription orthopedic braces |
5 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Trends |
6 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market, By Types |
6.1 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Knee Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Ankle Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Foot Walkers and Orthoses, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Shoulder Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Elbow Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Hand and Wrist Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market, By Indication |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Osteoarthritis, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Injury, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Prophylactic, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market, By Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Soft and Elastic Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard and Rigid Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Hinged Braces, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Ligament Injury Repair, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Preventive Care, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Post-Operative Rehabilitation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Osteoarthritis, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Compression Therapy, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.7 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmacies and Retailers, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Commerce, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Orthopedic Clinics, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market, By End User |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average number of OTC braces purchased per customer per year |
8.2 Percentage increase in the adoption rate of OTC braces over prescribed braces |
8.3 Customer satisfaction ratings for OTC braces in terms of comfort and effectiveness |
9 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Opportunity Assessment, By Indication, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 France Over the Counter (OTC) Braces Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |