The employment in the soft drinks sector in Finland has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade, with a notable decrease in the early 2010s and a pattern of moderate recovery followed by a gradual decline more recently. In 2023, the employment stood at 109 full-time equivalents, a 2.68% decrease from the previous year, continuing the downward trend. Analyzing the last two years, the sector saw a year-on-year variation of -2.61% in 2022 and -2.68% in 2023.
From 2019 through 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) observed a slight negative trend of -2.39%. The forecasted CAGR for the next five years to 2028 indicates a further decline at -2.55%, resulting in an overall drop of 12.13% in employment by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include automation and technological advancements potentially reducing job requirements, changing consumer preferences towards healthier beverages, and potential economic impacts on the sector from global market fluctuations.
