The forecast for the French textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products manufacturing sector shows a consistent reduction in labor hours from 2024 to 2028. The data reveals a decline from 110.23 million hours in 2024 to 85.58 million hours by 2028. This reflects a persistent downturn in employment hours, averaging a yearly contraction of approximately 6.2%.

Future trends to monitor include:

Advancements in automation and technology, potentially accelerating the reduction in labor hours.
Global competition and shifting consumer preferences which may further impact local production.
Policies aimed at supporting the French textile industry that may stabilize or reverse this trend.