The data forecasts a consistent growth in the UK's import of men's or boys' knitted or crocheted waistcoats, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, and wind-jackets from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 10.363 million items. The year-on-year increase from 2024 to 2025 is 1.64%, and from 2025 to 2026 is 1.59%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 1.58%, indicating steady growth over this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable and innovative textiles.
- The impact of trade policies and tariffs post-Brexit on import dynamics.
- Advancements in e-commerce potentially increasing demand for imported garments.
- Influence of fashion trends and seasonality on specific imported categories.
