The United Kingdom dominates the European warehousing and storage employment sector with a share of 39.32%, substantially ahead of Germany's 15.48%. Poland and Spain follow at 6.89% and 6.48% respectively. Notable growth rates in 2023 include Malta at 12.46%, Bosnia and Herzegovina at 9.24%, and Iceland at 6.37%. Conversely, countries like Serbia (-13.66%), Slovenia (-9.91%), and Lithuania (-7.05%) witnessed significant declines. A five-year analysis points to an overall upward trend in the sector, driven by the expansion of e-commerce and logistics. The data suggests sustained growth in Eastern Europe, led by Poland and Slovakia.
Future trends to watch include the further integration of automation and smart technology in logistics hubs, potentially altering employment dynamics. The growth of e-commerce will likely continue driving demand for warehousing and storage across Europe, particularly in countries with growing online retail sectors. Additionally, Brexit’s long-term impacts on the UK's warehousing and storage sector are worth monitoring.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Warehousing and Storage Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 39.32 | 2023 | +2.42% | +3.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.48 | 2023 | +2.17% | +0.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 6.89 | 2023 | +4.65% | +6.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.48 | 2023 | +3.83% | +4.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.27 | 2023 | -8.51% | -1.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.28 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.15 | 2023 | +2.94% | +3.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.99 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.68 | 2023 | -0.26% | -3.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 2.55 | 2023 | +6.1% | +6.41% | View data |
