The Poultry Meat Processing industry in Belgium has experienced fluctuations in hours worked over the past decade, peaking in 2018 at 2.5885 million hours before gradually decreasing. As of 2023, it stood at 2.1542 million hours. From 2022 to 2023, the year-on-year variation was -3.14%. The average annual decrease in hours worked over the last five years (CAGR) was -3.61%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Continued decline in hours worked, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of -2.65%, indicating a possible market contraction.
Adoption of automation and technological advancements that may impact labor requirements.
Changes in consumption patterns and potential economic impacts on meat processing demand.