The meat processing sector in Finland has shown overall growth from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the sector employed approximately 9.99 thousand employees. Notable increases occurred in 2014 (9.03%) and 2017 (8.58%), with a few minor declines such as in 2016 (-0.63%) and 2019 (-0.91%). The average growth rate per year over the last five years (CAGR) stood at 0.51%. Forecasts indicate continued steady growth, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.58% leading to a workforce of approximately 10.36 thousand employees by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in meat processing which might affect labor needs and efficiency.
Potential regulatory changes around meat production and processing affecting employment levels.
Shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative proteins impacting the sector’s growth and employment figures.