The employment trend in the Swedish wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco sector displays a varied growth pattern. From 2013 to 2017, employment showed an overall upward trend with intermittent peaks and troughs. However, growth moderated from 2018 to 2023, capped by a mixed pattern of minor declines and recoveries. In 2023, the sector employed 30.27 thousand full-time equivalents, marking a 0.61% year-on-year increase.
Looking forward, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 predict steady growth with a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.49%. By 2028, employment is expected to reach 31.23 thousand full-time equivalents, driven by a consistent though modest annual growth rate of about 0.49%, resulting in an overall forecasted growth rate of 2.48% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of automation and digitalization on employment structures.
- Changing consumer preferences possibly impacting demand for certain food, beverage, and tobacco products.
- Regulatory changes and trade policies affecting the import and export dynamics within the sector.
- Shifts towards sustainable and environmentally friendly practices influencing operational and employment patterns.
