In 2023, the import of woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibers to Italy stood at 12.383 million US dollars. The forecast data from 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline. From 2024 to 2025, there's a decrease of approximately 1.6%, followed by a 1.57% drop from 2025 to 2026. From 2026 to 2027, the decline is 1.57%, and from 2027 to 2028, the decline is 1.56%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 records an average annual decrease of around 1.6%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Shifts in global demand for woolen fabrics, influenced by fashion trends and sustainability concerns.
- Changes in trade policies or tariffs which could affect import costs and volumes.
- Technological advancements in fabric production that could impact man-made fiber demand.
- Economic conditions within Italy, impacting overall purchasing power and import needs.