The European glass fibers employment landscape in 2023 was dominated by Germany, accounting for nearly half of the workforce. France and Latvia followed, albeit with significantly lower shares. Germany saw a substantial year-on-year growth in employment share, whereas France and Norway experienced declines. Notably, Finland and Denmark underwent substantial contractions, indicating potential shifts in regional manufacturing hubs.
Looking forward, potential future trends include:
- A continued expansion of Germany’s influence in the sector could further centralize employment.
- Potential recovery or further declines in countries with negative growth like France, Spain, and Italy should be monitored.
- Emerging markets, such as Latvia, may become increasingly prominent if growth rates are sustained.
- Technological advancements and environmental regulations could reshape employment distribution and manufacturing processes.
Top countries in Glass Fibers Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 47.91 | 2023 | +14.88% | +7.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 7.19 | 2023 | -2.4% | -1.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 7.18 | 2023 | +2.68% | +2.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 5.67 | 2023 | +0.61% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.14 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4.86 | 2023 | -0.3% | -1.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.98 | 2023 | +2.93% | +0.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 3.46 | 2023 | +0.29% | -0.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.24 | 2023 | -6.13% | -4.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 2.88 | 2023 | -0.3% | -0.75% | View data |
