The market size volume per capita for women's or girls' shorts made of cotton, from textile fabrics not knitted or crocheted in the UK, is forecasted to remain constant at 0.15 s per capita between 2024 and 2026, followed by a slight decline to 0.14 s per capita in 2027 and 2028. In 2023, the per capita volume stood at 0.15. As such, the year-on-year variation indicates stability from 2024 to 2026, with a decrease of approximately 6.67% expected in the last two years of the forecast period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period suggests a minor decline.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethically-produced fashion, which may affect the demand and composition of the market. Monitoring the impact of economic changes on consumer spending patterns in the apparel sector will be crucial for anticipating long-term trends.
