As of 2023, the UK imported 127.82 million units of women's or girls' dresses, skirts, and divided skirts of textile fabrics not knitted or crocheted. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 indicate a steady increase in import volumes, rising from 128.11 million units in 2024 to 129.27 million units in 2028. The year-on-year growth rates remain consistent within the 0.23% to 0.29% range, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.28% over the forecast period.
Future trends worth monitoring include the impact of sustainable fashion initiatives, potential policy changes post-Brexit affecting trade tariffs, and shifts in consumer preferences towards digitally-enabled fashion retail platforms.
