The forecasted import volume of knitted or crocheted women's and girls' trousers and shorts of wool or fine animal hair to the US sees a steady, slight decline from 2024 to 2028, averaging a decrease of 0.1 thousand kilograms per year. In 2023, the import volume was higher than in all subsequent forecast years, indicating a consistent downward trend. The year-on-year percentage change is minor, reflecting market stability with minimal variations. The compound annual growth rate over the five-year period is negative, suggesting a gradual reduction in import volumes.
Future trends to watch include consumer preference shifts towards more sustainable and alternative fabrics, potential geopolitical impacts on trade routes, and changing tariff conditions that may influence import strategies and volumes.
