In 2023, the import volume of women's or girls' trousers, breeches, shorts, bib, and brace overalls of knitted or crocheted textiles to Italy stood at 106.12 million items. From 2024 to 2028, the forecast anticipates a consistent growth, with imports increasing from 108.98 million items in 2024 to 120.47 million items by 2028. This reflects a stable annual increase with year-on-year growth ranging between approximately 2.6% and 2.7%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is about 2.6%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of sustainability practices on import preferences, potentially shifting towards sustainable materials.
- Changes in consumer fashion trends influencing demand for specific styles.
- Evolving trade regulations that may affect import volumes and logistics channels for textiles.
- Macroeconomic factors impacting purchasing power and, consequently, demand for imported apparel.
