The European glass and glass products sector shows significant variation in hours worked across different countries. Germany leads at 94.755 million hours, followed by Poland with 73.016 million hours. Italy and the United Kingdom also contribute considerably with 42.451 and 41.426 million hours respectively. Smaller markets like Cyprus and Finland exhibit minimal hours at 0.48283 million and 1.1464 million, highlighting regional disparities.
Year-on-year variations from 2023 reflect differing trends: Germany decreased by 0.41%, while Poland and the UK increased by 1.54% and 1.68% respectively. Countries like Italy, Spain, and Netherlands saw notable declines of 2.92%, 2.55%, and 2.24%. Conversely, Latvia and Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded significant increases of 3.7% and 4.94% respectively. Finland experienced a steep decline of 22.61%.
Future trends to monitor include potential impacts from technological advancements in glass production, sustainability initiatives, and market consolidation, which may drive efficiency and further affect hours worked across countries. Economic factors such as labor cost variations and policies promoting green energy could also influence future dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in Glass and Glass Products Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 94,755,000 | 2023 | +0.46% | -0.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 73,016,000 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 42,451,000 | 2023 | -3.11% | -2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 41,426,000 | 2023 | +0.0094% | +1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 37,433,000 | 2023 | +3.34% | +0.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 27,832,000 | 2023 | -4.05% | -2.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 12,742,000 | 2023 | +1.78% | -0.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 11,530,000 | 2023 | -1.24% | -2.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 10,426,000 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 9,931,600 | 2023 | -1.81% | -1.89% | View data |
