The employment in the fruit and vegetable processing sector in Italy has shown a steady upward trend from 2013 to 2023, increasing from 23.17 thousand FTEs in 2013 to 31.86 thousand FTEs in 2023. The sector experienced occasional fluctuations year-on-year: notable growth years were 2016 (4.58%), 2017 (7.79%), and 2020 (6.55%), alongside smaller growth in 2018 (1.02%) and stable increases in the subsequent years. Over the last two years, employment grew at rates of 3.71% in 2022 and 3.52% in 2023, evidencing a gradual upward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 3.93%.
Looking forward to forecasted data from 2024 to 2028, employment is projected to grow to 37.0 thousand FTEs by 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.36%. The forecasted overall growth rate for the next five years is 12.36%, suggesting a moderate but consistent expansion in employment within the sector.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Automation and technology integration that might influence employment numbers.
- EU agricultural and trade policies impacting the sector.
- Sustainability practices and their influence on labor demand.
- Market demand variations and their impact on processing capacity.
