The market size of non-coloured cotton fabrics weighing at most 200 g/m² in the UK was 50.052 million square meters in 2023. The market experienced fluctuations over the past decade, with notable declines in 2015, 2018, and especially in 2020, which saw a 16.41% decrease. A partial recovery occurred in 2021, showing a year-on-year increase of 20.03%. However, from 2021 to 2023, there was a slight decline, with the most recent year seeing a 0.36% drop. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at a marginal 0.017%, indicating relative stagnation.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advances in textile manufacturing, shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials, and how these factors might impact market demands. Furthermore, ongoing economic and political developments will likely influence trade relations and production costs, which could alter the market dynamics for non-coloured cotton fabrics.
