In 2023, Colombia led the global employment market in leather products with 26.3 thousand persons, but experienced a slight decline of 0.036%. Spain and South Korea followed with 14.28 and 11.67 thousand, respectively, both showing significant declines of 1.51% and 4.83%. Poland and Japan also saw reductions in their employment figures by 3.26% and 3.46%, respectively. Other notable declines were observed in Germany (-2.2%), United Kingdom (-0.72%), and Czech Republic (-7.79%). Austria, Slovenia, and Greece recorded similar downtrends, with Finland and New Zealand showing reductions over 5%. France and Sweden's numbers remained stable, while Belgium saw a drastic fall of 30.12% from the previous year.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential stabilization or growth in countries with steady employment like France and Sweden.
- Ongoing declines in Asian and European nations requiring strategic workforce adjustments.
- High volatility in smaller markets such as Belgium and New Zealand.
- Technological advancements and automation impacts potentially altering the landscape of employment in this sector.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Leather Products Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 26.3 | 2023 | -1.06% | -0.036% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.28 | 2023 | -1.35% | -1.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 11.67 | 2023 | -5.38% | -4.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11.04 | 2023 | -3.41% | -3.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 10.15 | 2023 | -3.7% | -3.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 8.59 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6.63 | 2023 | -5.56% | -2.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.88 | 2023 | -0.76% | -0.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.47 | 2023 | -8.71% | -7.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.31 | 2023 | -2.8% | -2.92% | View data |
