The European rubber and plastic products manufacturing industry has experienced varied employment trends across countries in 2023. Germany leads with the highest share at 26.6% but slightly declined by 0.29% from 2022. Poland and France showed positive growth, with increases of 1.24% and 2.37%, respectively. Italy and Romania followed suit with modest gains. Contrastingly, significant declines were noted in the Czech Republic (-1.93%) and Sweden (-4.3%). Bosnia and Herzegovina displayed remarkable growth at 6.23%, while Serbia also experienced strong expansion at 4.35%.
Future trends to watch involve the stability and growth potential in Central and Eastern Europe, as these regions have shown consistent improvements. Automation and technological advancements may impact employment distribution. Furthermore, monitoring environmental regulations and their effects on the industry’s workforce will be essential for anticipating future changes in employment shares.
Top countries in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.6 | 2023 | +0.73% | -0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.69 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.45 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.68 | 2023 | +6.76% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.67 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4.9 | 2023 | -0.51% | -1.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.04 | 2023 | +1.09% | +0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.28 | 2023 | +1.45% | +0.047% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 2.11 | 2023 | +1.66% | +0.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.96 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.03% | View data |
