The 2023 data shows a fluctuation in the employment levels across countries within the rubber and plastics products sector. The United States leads with 734,000 employees, while Iceland sits at the lower end with 300. Notable increases in employment were observed in Poland (2.14%) and Slovenia (1.31%). Conversely, Denmark and New Zealand experienced declines, with the United Kingdom also seeing a decrease of 1.19%. Over the last five years, variations remain modest, with some countries like South Korea and Hungary showing positive trends, while others like Italy and Finland depicted downtrends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Resilience in employment growth in Eastern Europe as seen in Poland and Slovakia.
- Potential recovery in Western European countries, especially the United Kingdom.
- Continued innovation and market adaptation in the U.S. sustaining its leadership position.
- Challenges faced by Nordic countries and Denmark with declining employment trends.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Rubber and Plastics Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 734 | 2023 | +0.14% | +0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 455 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 265.1 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 182.5 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 172 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 146.7 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 105.85 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 91.7 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 53.38 | 2023 | +0.86% | +1.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 39.94 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1.61% | View data |
