The data for 2023 highlights China as the leader with 16.44 thousand researchers in textiles, significantly ahead of Japan and South Korea. Notable positive year-on-year variations include Canada at 8.81% and South Korea at 5.16%, signaling growing research investments in these regions. Contrastingly, the UK posted a sharp decline of 21.42%, and Taiwan and Spain also experienced decreases. Over the past five years, various countries have demonstrated commitment to strengthening research capabilities, with Italy and Germany showing steady increase, though not as rapidly as Canada or South Korea.
Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance and innovation in textile technology alongside South Korea's growth trajectory. The potential recovery or further decline in the UK’s textile research sector will be crucial, while monitoring Canada's strategic investments may reveal new opportunities and advancements in textile manufacturing.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Textiles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 16,440 | 2023 | +0.72% | +3.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 6,080 | 2023 | +9.32% | +2.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 2,260 | 2023 | +4.4% | +5.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 710.4 | 2023 | +3.89% | +4.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 494.4 | 2023 | +1.66% | -0.085% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 339 | 2023 | +1.5% | +4.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 151 | 2023 | -2.58% | +8.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 122.03 | 2023 | -4.3% | -4.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 76.19 | 2023 | +1.49% | +2.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 49.72 | 2023 | -15.38% | -21.42% | View data |
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