The French knitted and crocheted apparel sector is forecasted to see a steady decline in employment from 2024 to 2028. Employment numbers, measured in thousands of full-time equivalents, stand at 3.65 in 2024, decreasing annually to 2.97 in 2028. Notably, from 2024 to 2025, there's a 4.7% drop, and a further 5.2% decrease from 2025 to 2026. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over these forecasted years shows a negative trend, indicating a substantial downturn in this industry sector.
Future trends to watch include the increasing automation in manufacturing and potential shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainable and locally sourced products, both of which may influence employment levels in the sector.
