The number of employees in the meat processing sector in Belgium stood at approximately 14.15 thousand in 2023. Over the last two years (from 2021 to 2023), the year-on-year variations reflected a stable trend, with little fluctuation, showing slight increases of 0.34% consistently. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the past five years from 2019 to 2023 showed an average annual growth rate of 1.33%. Future projections indicate a modest, yet stable increase in the sector's workforce. The forecast implies a CAGR of 0.26% over the next five years leading up to 2028, with an overall growth rate of 1.3%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Automation and technological advancements might enhance productivity, impacting employment needs.
- Policy changes and consumer shifts towards sustainable meat production could influence labor demands.
- Global economic conditions and trade policies may also affect employment in this sector.