In 2024, Germany remains the leading employer in the European Cocoa, Chocolate, and Sugar Confectionery industry with 42.6 thousand employees, followed by Poland and Italy. While Poland showed strong growth with a 6.22% year-over-year increase, Italy and the United Kingdom experienced slight declines, signaling potential market challenges. Noteworthy growth was seen in Serbia with a 9.41% increase, while Romania and Bulgaria faced notable drops. Central and Eastern European countries showcased varied performances, with generally positive trends in employment numbers in this sector.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and digitalization impacting workforce needs, potential shifts in consumer demand towards sustainable and healthy confectionery options, and continued strong performance in Poland and Serbia, likely driven by expanding manufacturing capacities and export opportunities.
Top countries in Cocoa, Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 42,600 | 2023 | +1.14% | +1.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 25,820 | 2023 | +3.99% | +6.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 18,980 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 17,620 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 16,410 | 2023 | -2.81% | -0.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 12,830 | 2023 | -2.11% | -1.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 10,380 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 7,290 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 4,720 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3,990 | 2023 | -0.47% | -0.63% | View data |
