The forecast for imports of knitted or crocheted men's and boys' trousers and shorts of synthetic fibres to Japan projects a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with values starting at 47.88 million in 2024 and reaching 52.546 million in 2028. In 2023, the actual import value stood at approximately 46.7 million. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is about 2.5%, and the compound annual growth rate over the five-year period is estimated at around 2.3%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of changing fashion trends and sustainability demands which may influence import volumes. Additionally, economic conditions in Japan and trade agreements could also affect these forecasts.
