In 2023, Germany leads in employment within the European Builders Ware of Plastic sector, boasting 77.74K employees, reflecting a significant 7.51% year-on-year increase. Poland and the UK are also substantial contributors with 61.68K and 48.94K employees respectively, while other countries like France (-2.34%) and Italy (-0.065%) saw declines. Notable growth was seen in Romania (7.29%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (7.29%), and Serbia (4.97%). Conversely, Sweden and Latvia experienced significant workforce reductions, with -7.72% and -9.57% respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential for further growth in Eastern European countries due to ongoing industrial developments and favorable economic conditions. Meanwhile, Western European nations may need to address challenges such as industry maturity and potential labor shortages to maintain competitiveness.
Top countries in Builders Ware of Plastic Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 77,740 | 2023 | +6.74% | +7.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 61,680 | 2023 | +2.62% | +3.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 48,940 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 24,950 | 2023 | -0.75% | -2.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 17,750 | 2023 | +4.2% | +7.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 10,970 | 2023 | -0.73% | -0.065% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 10,820 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 7,150 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 6,660 | 2023 | +1.23% | +2.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 5,890 | 2023 | +2.11% | +5.54% | View data |
