In 2023, Finland leads the European flat glass sector with the highest gross value added per employee at 199.0 thousand euros, followed by France and Belgium. The remaining countries fall behind, with Greece, Slovakia, and Cyprus contributing significantly lower values. Year-on-year data from prior to 2024 indicated a stable trend across most countries with negligible variation percentages, suggesting a stagnant growth phase previously. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate remained mostly flat.
Looking ahead, key trends to monitor include technological advancements in glass manufacturing, increasing demand for energy-efficient glass, and the impact of environmental regulations across Europe, potentially influencing value-added growth per employee.
Top countries in Flat Glass Gross Value Added Per Employee FTE by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 199 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 180.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 143.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 105.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 97 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 92.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 88.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 83.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 69.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 11.7 | 2023 | View data |
