The UK imports of knitted or crocheted women's and girls' trousers and shorts of wool or fine animal hair are projected to decline from 2024 to 2028. The forecasted imports start at 122.13 thousand in 2024, decreasing to 48.51 thousand by 2028, indicating a significant downward trend. Notably, this represents a year-on-year percentage decline of 15.53% in 2025, 18.03% in 2026, 21.55% in 2027, and 26.96% in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these years is -20.19%, pointing to a consistent reduction in import volumes.

Future trends to watch:

Adoption of sustainable and alternative fibers as environmental concerns rise.
Potential resurgence of demand driven by fashion trends or economic recovery.
Impact of trade policies and agreements on import dynamics.
Technological advancements in knitting and crocheting impacting production efficiency.