Germany leads in the European household sanitary goods sector with 42.475 million hours worked, exhibiting a growth of 1.25% in 2023. Poland and Italy follow with notable increases in hours worked at 4.53% and 3.3% respectively. The UK and Spain face slight declines. Emerging markets like the Czech Republic and Lithuania show robust growth with 6.24% and 7.33% increases. Nations such as Norway have seen a significant decrease, reflecting a 20.94% reduction. Over the last five years, the sector has experienced varied growth across countries, with emerging Eastern European markets seeing the most significant hikes.
Future trends should focus on technological advancements and automation in manufacturing processes, which may lead to further fluctuations in hours worked. Additionally, environmental regulations and sustainability trends could impact production methods and labor requirements across Europe, particularly affecting countries with strong manufacturing sectors, such as Germany and Poland. Monitoring these aspects will be crucial for anticipating labor needs and shifts in the industry.
Top countries in Household Sanitary Goods, Toilet Requisites Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 42,475,000 | 2023 | +10.57% | +1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18,705,000 | 2023 | +1.87% | +4.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16,420,000 | 2023 | +3.32% | +3.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 14,773,000 | 2023 | +0.82% | -0.074% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8,256,200 | 2023 | -3.07% | -1.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6,244,900 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 5,888,500 | 2023 | +4.15% | +6.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 4,772,600 | 2023 | -0.17% | +5.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 4,448,000 | 2023 | +2.2% | -1.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 4,411,700 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.44% | View data |
