The value added of the textiles and clothing sector in Poland is projected to significantly decline from 2024 through 2028. Starting from a value of 2.16% of Manufacturing Value Added in 2024, the forecast shows a continuous decrease, reaching 1.19% by 2028. This indicates a consistent downward trend over the five-year period, highlighting a severe contraction in the sector's contribution.
Looking at year-on-year variations, the sector shrinks by 11.6% from 2024 to 2025, 12.6% from 2025 to 2026, 14.4% from 2026 to 2027, and 16.8% from 2027 to 2028. Cumulatively, the average annual decline (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 13.9%. This indicates a steep and accelerating downfall in the sector's value added.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of automation and digitalization on jobs within the textiles and clothing industry, changes in global supply chains due to geopolitical shifts, and increasing consumer demand for sustainable and ethically produced clothing. Innovations within these areas could influence the sector's future performance and potentially alter its trajectory.
