The textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products manufacturing sector is seeing variance in employment across countries. The United States leads with 21.57 thousand employees, followed closely by Italy. Employment reductions in 2023 mainly affected countries like Romania, Portugal, and Poland, with the steepest decline in Estonia at nearly 10%. A few countries, such as the Netherlands and Denmark, saw stabilization or negligible change, indicating pockets of resilience.
Future trends to consider include the impact of automation and sustainability efforts, which could redefine labor needs. Attention should also be given to emerging markets and potential policy shifts affecting global trade dynamics in the sector.
Top countries in Employees in Textiles, Wearing Apparel, Leather Products Manufacturing Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 21.57 | 2023 | -0.69% | -4.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.15 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 12.89 | 2023 | -3.45% | -3.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 8.61 | 2023 | -1.12% | -2.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.58 | 2023 | -4.54% | -5.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.71 | 2023 | +2.15% | -0.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 5.71 | 2023 | -0.87% | -2.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.05 | 2023 | -3.57% | -1.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.16 | 2023 | +0.37% | -3.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.1 | 2023 | -2.98% | -2.87% | View data |
