The employment in the prepared meals sector in the Netherlands is projected to decline gradually from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the employment stood at 2.9 thousand FTEs. The forecast indicates a steady decrease year-on-year with employment dropping by approximately 1.75% annually. Over the five-year period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) registers at -2.14%, marking a constant downtrend.
Future trends to watch for include automation and technological advances possibly reducing the need for labor, shifts in consumer preferences towards fresh or home-cooked meals, and potential impacts from economic conditions and industry regulations that could further influence employment levels in this sector.
