In 2023, China dominated the global share of researchers in the manufacture of textiles, wearing apparel, leather, and related products with 62.19% of full-time equivalents. South Korea and Japan followed with 12.63% and 12.6%, respectively. Italy and Taiwan held smaller shares, with Germany and Spain among the lower tiers. The United Kingdom experienced a significant decline of 21.41% year-on-year. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years highlights positive contributions from China, South Korea, and Taiwan, while countries like Spain and the UK faced declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- The continued dominance of China precipitated by its investment and growth in manufacturing technology.
- Potential growth in South Korea and Taiwan due to increased focus on innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices.
- The impact of geopolitical and economic shifts on European markets, potentially affecting research resource allocations in countries like Italy and Germany.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Textiles, Wearing Apparel, Leather and Related Products Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 62.19 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 12.63 | 2023 | +4.91% | +5.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 12.6 | 2023 | +8.28% | +2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.09 | 2023 | +3.64% | +3.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 3.94 | 2023 | +3.44% | +5.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1.07 | 2023 | +5.2% | +4.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 1 | 2023 | +0.59% | +2.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.39 | 2023 | -7.95% | -7.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 0.29 | 2023 | -9.32% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.19 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.98% | View data |
