The market for women's and girls' knitted or crocheted blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses in France has shown a declining trend from 2013 to 2023, standing at 19.941 million in 2023. Over this period, a negative compound annual growth rate highlights a consistent annual decrease. The significant drop in 2020 due to the pandemic was followed by a brief recovery in 2021; however, the market contracted again in 2022 and 2023. The average annual shrinkage over the last five years was around 4.12%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery influenced by emerging fashion trends and increased consumer spending.
- Impact of sustainability preference which might shift the demand towards eco-friendly materials.
- Technological advancements in knitting and production processes boosting efficiency.