The employment in the knitted and crocheted apparel sector in Italy shows a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the employment figure stood at 19.17 thousand full-time equivalents. The year-on-year variation reveals a slight decline, with a 0.73% decrease in 2025, a 0.79% decrease in 2026, a 0.75% decrease in 2027, and a 0.75% decrease in 2028. Over these five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average yearly decline of approximately 0.76%.

Future trends to watch for in the sector include:

Technological advancements in textiles potentially automating processes.
Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and locally sourced materials.
The influence of global economic conditions on export demand.
Policy changes regarding labor and trade in the European Union affecting the industry.