In 2023, the per capita volume of women's or girls' trousers and breeches in the UK, composed of wool, fine animal hair or man-made fibres, stood at 0.62 s. Forecasts suggest a gradual decline, with the volume per capita declining to 0.61 in 2024, further dropping by approximately 1.67% to 0.6 in 2025, and tapering off to 0.58 by 2027-2028. This indicates a slight year-on-year decrease, averaging a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.67% over five years from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethical fashion, which could influence the material composition of trousers and breeches.
Economic factors impacting discretionary spending could further affect market volume.
Innovations in fabric technology may stimulate market interest and alter forecasts.