The import of knitted or crocheted men's and boys' trousers and shorts of wool or fine animal hair to the UK is forecasted to decline from 85.25 thousand kilograms in 2024 to 68.03 thousand kilograms by 2028. This represents a consistent downward trend in volume over the forecast period, with an average annual decrease that captures the industry's ongoing contraction.

Key points to watch for in the future include:

Potential shifts in consumer preferences towards synthetic or alternative fabrics.
Economic factors impacting purchasing power and import demands.
Trade policies or agreements that could alter the cost-effectiveness of imports from current suppliers.