In 2023, Germany led the European treatment and coating of metals sector by employment share at 25.98%, though experiencing a slight decline. Italy and Slovakia, with positive variations of 3.92% and 5.32% respectively, showed significant growth in employment numbers, indicating their increasing importance in the industry. Poland and Romania also registered notable growth, whilst the UK and Spain witnessed a marginal decline and negative trends. Serbia demonstrated remarkable growth with a 15.36% increase, signaling emerging potential within smaller markets.
Future trends to monitor include the sustained growth in Eastern European countries like Slovakia and Romania, potentially driven by lower manufacturing costs and rising investments. Western European countries may focus on automation and sustainability to maintain competitiveness. Additionally, rapid advancements in technology could redefine job roles, impacting the employment share among countries.
Top countries in Treatment and Coating of Metals Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.98 | 2023 | +1.5% | -0.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.19 | 2023 | +3.49% | +3.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.92 | 2023 | +2.8% | +1.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.09 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.93 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.85 | 2023 | -1.77% | -2.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.86 | 2023 | -1.92% | -2.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 2.72 | 2023 | +6.18% | +5.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.65 | 2023 | -0.069% | -0.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2 | 2023 | +1.96% | +1.88% | View data |
