From 2013 to 2023, the Value Added of Textiles and Wearing Apparel in the Netherlands has shown a consistent upward trend, growing from 941 million euros in 2013 to 1,060 million euros in 2023. The growth has been incremental, with a noticeable increase in 2016, where there was a 5.12% year-on-year growth. Recent years have shown a more modest growth rate, with 0.47% year-on-year growth recorded in both 2022 and 2023.

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) has averaged at 0.44%, indicating steady, albeit slow, growth. Future projections from 2024 indicate a continued slow growth, with an average forecasted CAGR of 0.37% over the next five years and a total forecasted growth rate of 1.87% by 2028.

Future trends to watch include:

Potential shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethically produced textiles.
Technological advancements in textile production that could drive efficiency and innovation.
Impact of global trade policies and economic conditions on the Dutch textile and apparel market.