The forecast for imports to France of men's or boys' shorts made from cotton or man-made fibres in non-knitted textile fabrics shows a steady increase from 42.857 million items in 2024 to 51.465 million items by 2028. As of 2023, imports stood at 40.635 million items. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is 5.1%, and from 2025 to 2026 is 4.8%. Looking further, 2026 to 2027 sees a 4.5% increase, followed by a 4.3% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years, from 2023 to 2028, stands at approximately 4.8%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethically produced clothing, impacting demand.
Potential changes in trade policies and agreements influencing import conditions.
Evolving fashion trends and innovations in textile technology that could affect market dynamics.
Fluctuations in global cotton or fibre prices impacting production costs.