In 2024, the United Kingdom leads the European poultry meat processing sector, employing 22.04% of workers. France follows with 19.29%, while Spain and Poland employ 8.67% and 7.33% respectively. Germany, Italy, and Hungary are also significant players with shares of 5.83%, 5.6%, and 6.98%. Smaller contributions come from Romania, Bulgaria, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The rest of the European countries contribute minor shares, such as Austria, Belgium, and Norway.
Year-on-year variations indicate dynamic shifts in the industry. Spain showed a remarkable 8.63% growth, and Serbia experienced a significant increase of 14.02%. Conversely, Poland and Germany saw declines of 3.74% and 3.25%, respectively. While the United Kingdom and France showed moderate increases, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Belgium witnessed declines. Ireland, Hungary, Romania, and Austria demonstrated positive growth trends, reflecting an evolving labor landscape in the sector. Long-term trends also exhibit notable CAGR variances indicating underlying structural shifts in these labor markets.
Future trends in the European poultry meat processing industry to watch for include technological advancements in automation, potential regulatory changes impacting labor, and shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethically produced meat. These factors are likely to influence employment numbers across the region.
Top countries in Poultry Meat Processing Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 22.04 | 2023 | +2.6% | +2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.29 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 8.67 | 2023 | +5.87% | +8.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.33 | 2023 | -1.36% | -3.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 6.98 | 2023 | +2.45% | +3.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.83 | 2023 | +0.85% | -3.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.6 | 2023 | +0.53% | +1.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.74 | 2023 | +3.33% | +2.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 2.22 | 2023 | -1.27% | -3.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.22 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.04% | View data |
