In 2023, imports of not knitted or crocheted women's and girls' dresses of cotton to the UK stood at 5.6 million kilograms. From 2024, a gradual decline is forecasted with a year-on-year decrease: -1.7% from 2024 to 2025, -1.7% to 2026, -1.6% to 2027, and -1.6% to 2028. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decrease of approximately 1.6%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential shifts in consumer preference towards sustainable fashion affecting demand.
Economic factors such as exchange rates and trade agreements impacting import volumes.
Technological advances in domestic textile production potentially altering import dependencies.