The number of self-employed persons in Japan's food and beverages sector is forecasted to decline steadily from 90,000 in 2024 to 86,000 by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 1.1% from 2024 to 2028, illustrating a consistent downward trend. Compared to the actual figures of 2023, there is a clear reduction, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining self-employment levels within the sector. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period shows a negative trend, averaging a decrease per year.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digitalization and the sharing economy on self-employment, potential policy changes, and the influence of consumer preferences towards home delivery and e-commerce, which may further influence employment structures in the industry.
