The US textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products manufacturing sector reveals a declining trend in employment measured in millions of hours from 2024 to 2028, continuing a pattern observed before 2024. Year-on-year variation shows a consistent reduction of about 1.5% to 1.6% annually between 2024 and 2028. Over the five-year period, a CAGR of approximately -1.5% is evident, reflecting a steady decline in employee hours in the sector.

Future trends to watch for:

Advancements in automation and technology potentially reducing workforce requirements.
Increasing global competition impacting domestic manufacturing jobs.
Shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethically produced apparel affecting job patterns.