The global employment landscape in rubber and plastics products shows Japan leading with a significant margin, followed by Germany and South Korea. In past trends, Poland and Slovakia showed notable workforce growth, while the UK and Italy faced declines. Australia and New Zealand are among those experiencing downward trends. Elsewhere, Estonia exhibited the highest growth, albeit from a smaller base, signaling potential in emerging markets.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements, shifts in production capacities towards cost-effective regions, and growing emphasis on sustainable materials, all of which could impact employment dynamics. Additionally, industries in countries with positive growth rates, like Poland and Slovakia, could lead further developments.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Rubber and Plastics Products Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 29.44 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.01 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 11.13 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.88 | 2023 | +2.42% | +2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 6.8 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.032% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.9 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.06 | 2023 | -0.74% | -1.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.46 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.02 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.73 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.41% | View data |
