In 2023, the employment in Italy's manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers sector stood at an actual base number, which is not provided in the data. From 2024 onwards, the forecast shows a steady increase in employment, reaching 14.87 thousand employees by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 2.12%, followed by 2.15%, 2.03%, and 1.99% in subsequent years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is around 2.11%.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include:
- The impact of technological advancements such as automation on employment levels.
- Regulatory changes within the European automotive industry, affecting production and labor requirements.
- Economic factors influencing investment in new vehicle production infrastructure.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards electric and sustainable vehicles potentially altering sector dynamics.
