In 2023, the European wood, wood products, and cork sector displayed varying trends in employment across countries. Germany led with a positive growth of 2.88%, supported by increased manufacturing activities. Poland experienced a slight decline of 0.56%, possibly due to market saturation. Italy and Romania faced significant contractions at -5.15% and -5.21% respectively, indicating structural issues. The UK and France showed modest growth, driven by recovery in construction and furniture sectors. Meanwhile, Slovakia and the Netherlands witnessed notable growth of 3.67% and 3.25% respectively, highlighting their expanding role in the regional market.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in production which may reshape employment dynamics, increasing emphasis on sustainability impacting workforce requirements, and potential market consolidations influencing job distributions across countries. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and trade policies may affect resource availability and international labor movements.
Top countries in Wood, Wood Products and Cork Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 159,100 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 136,350 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 90,540 | 2023 | +1.21% | +0.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 76,390 | 2023 | -5.26% | -5.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 63,720 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 53,560 | 2023 | +0.17% | -0.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 45,920 | 2023 | -2.85% | -2.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 41,650 | 2023 | -6.78% | -5.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 37,060 | 2023 | +0.53% | -0.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 35,230 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.41% | View data |
