In 2023, China leads the globe in the total number of researchers in the textile and apparel manufacturing sector, accounting for a significant portion of the industry, followed by South Korea, Japan, and Italy. Year-on-year growth shows positive trends in most countries such as China (4.51%) and Taiwan (5.62%). However, countries like Spain (-7.7%) and the United Kingdom (-21.41%) showed a decline. Over five years, the CAGR indicates stable growth for major contributors, notably in Asian countries.
Future trends will likely focus on technology integration in production processes, sustainability initiatives, and evolving trade dynamics influencing researcher concentration by country. Monitoring innovation and digitalization in the sector will be key to understanding these trends.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Textiles, Wearing Apparel, Leather and Related Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 31,690 | 2023 | +1.83% | +4.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 6,440 | 2023 | +4.91% | +5.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 6,420 | 2023 | +8.28% | +2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,590 | 2023 | +3.64% | +3.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 2,010 | 2023 | +3.44% | +5.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 546 | 2023 | +5.2% | +4.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 511 | 2023 | +0.59% | +2.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 196.9 | 2023 | -7.95% | -7.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 146 | 2023 | -9.32% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 97.27 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.98% | View data |
