The number of employees in the meat processing sector in Germany is forecasted to grow steadily from 210.32 thousand employees in 2024 to 212.44 thousand by 2028. In 2023, the number stood at 209.80 thousand employees. The year-on-year variation indicates consistent growth: 0.26% in 2025, 0.25% in 2026, 0.25% in 2027, and 0.25% by 2028. When examining the average variation over the last two years, the sector observed a modest increase of around 0.26%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is similarly steady at around 0.27% annually.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in meat processing that could impact labor demand, shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives, and potential regulatory changes affecting labor and production processes in the sector. Additionally, fluctuating input costs and supply chain dynamics may also influence employment figures in the coming years.