An analysis of employment in Poland's manufacture of sports goods sector reveals a fluctuating yet generally upward trend over the past decade. Starting from 1.38 thousand employees in 2013, the sector has shown notable growth, reaching 2.0 thousand employees in 2023. The annual variations have swung between increases and minor declines, with significant gains such as a 21.59% increase in 2018.
Year-on-year variations for the last two years (2022-2023) suggest steady growth with increases of 2.23% and 1.88%, respectively. The last five years exhibited an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.65%. Projections for 2024 onwards forecast continued albeit slower growth, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.85%, predicting the workforce to reach 2.12 thousand by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include market dynamics influenced by technological advancements in manufacturing, economic growth fluctuations, and evolving consumer preferences towards sports and fitness activities that could drive demand for sports goods, impacting employment in the sector.