The European homogenised food preparations and dietetic food industry displays varied performance across countries. In 2023, Germany led with 8.5349 million hours, followed by Spain and Italy. Notably, Finland registered a significant increase of 29.71% year-on-year, while Hungary decreased by 5.94%. Over five years, countries like Slovakia and Bosnia showed growth, while Belgium faced an 8.2% decline in 2023, reflecting shifting dynamics in labor allocation and potential operational efficiencies or challenges in each region.
Future trends to watch include the influence of increasing health consciousness on dietetic food demand, technological advancements affecting labor requirements, and potential regulatory changes impacting production and operational hours across Europe.
Top countries in Homogenised Food Preparations and Dietetic Food Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 8,534,900 | 2023 | +6.04% | +2.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 7,703,000 | 2023 | +1.06% | -2.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6,639,000 | 2023 | +3.96% | +4.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 5,466,900 | 2023 | +3.99% | +3.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 674,190 | 2023 | +2.05% | +0.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 615,440 | 2023 | +2.65% | +4.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 574,840 | 2023 | -4.04% | -4.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 572,350 | 2023 | +6.48% | +29.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 544,720 | 2023 | +2.4% | -5.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 534,350 | 2023 | +5.37% | +6.79% | View data |
