The industrial gases sector in the Netherlands has shown a consistent decline in employment from 2013 to 2023. In 2013, there were 1.27 thousand employees, dropping to 0.774 thousand in 2023, representing a year-on-year variation of -6.07% and a 5-year CAGR of -5.54%. This trend has accelerated, particularly over the past two years, pushing the market to forecast a 5-year CAGR of -6.24% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the increasing influence of automation and digital transformation on employment levels, evolving regulations, and the sector's adaptation to green technologies, which may alter workforce needs significantly in the near future.
