In 2023, Germany led European light metal packaging employment at 10.51K, despite a 1.65% decrease. Spain, at 9.1K, slightly increased by 0.029%. France's 8.54K figure declined by 0.65%. Poland showed strong growth, up 7.17% to 6.96K. Italy's 6.95K saw a small 0.066% drop. The UK, with 5.68K, decreased 0.36%. Netherlands grew by 3.36% to 2.5K, and Czech Republic increased 1.2% to 2.45K. Bulgaria marked a 2.52% rise, while Portugal faced a 2.68% decrease. Hungary's 8.69% drop and Serbia’s 8.27% surge are notable. Latvia boasted the highest growth at 29.53%, though its total is modest.
Future trends to watch include continued recovery and potential growth in Eastern Europe, driven by increased investment and operational efficiencies. Monitoring technological advancements and workforce adaptation to automation will be crucial. Additionally, factors such as sustainability mandates and evolving consumer preferences may impact employment figures across these nations.
Top countries in Light Metal Packaging Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 10,510 | 2023 | -0.44% | -1.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 9,100 | 2023 | 0% | +0.029% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8,540 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6,960 | 2023 | +4.43% | +7.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6,950 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.066% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5,680 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2,500 | 2023 | +1.83% | +3.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2,450 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1,950 | 2023 | +1.04% | +2.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1,850 | 2023 | -0.48% | -2.68% | View data |
