In 2024, wages and salaries in the pulp, paper, and paperboard industry in Switzerland are forecasted at 87.9 million Euros. This figure is predicted to decline each subsequent year, dropping to 85.8 million Euros in 2025, 83.8 million Euros in 2026, 81.7 million Euros in 2027, and 79.6 million Euros in 2028. Considering that we are currently in 2024, the year-on-year percentage change reveals a negative trend: a decrease of approximately 2.4% from 2024 to 2025, 2.3% from 2025 to 2026, 2.5% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.6% from 2027 to 2028. Over the next five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decline of about 2.4%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements potentially reducing the workforce, increasing automation in production processes, and economic factors such as inflation and material costs impacting wages. Additionally, industry shifts towards sustainability and eco-friendly practices may influence salary structures and employment levels in the foreseeable future.