The market volume for non-coloured cotton fabrics weighing at least 200 g/m² in Italy experienced fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. Starting at 118.44 million square meters in 2013, it peaked at 150.62 million square meters in 2020. Contrarily, a slight decline set in from 2021 to 2023, reaching 144.6 million square meters by 2023. The year-on-year variation ranged from a noticeable decrease of over 15% in 2015 to a robust growth of 36.6% in 2018. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at 2.51%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Rising consumer preference for sustainable and eco-friendly materials which could drive market demand.
- Technological advancements in fabric production that may enhance the quality and appeal of non-coloured cotton fabrics.
- The impact of global economic conditions on the textile industry and its subsequent effect on demand in Italy.
- Evolving fashion trends that may influence the fabric choices of manufacturers and consumers.
