In 2023, the European imitation jewellery sector saw Italy leading in employment with 3.78 thousand people, followed by Germany at 1.11 thousand. Portugal and Hungary showed significant growth with 6.55% and 9% increase, respectively. Germany faced a 3.66% decline, while Denmark experienced the largest drop at 8.31%. Smaller markets like Malta and Iceland demonstrated considerable growth at 8.45% and 4.66% respectively, albeit starting from modest employment figures.
Future trends to watch include digital transformation and sustainable practices, which may influence employment patterns. Countries adopting these methods could see a resurgence or increase in their employment numbers as demand shifts towards eco-friendly jewellery options.
Top countries in Imitation Jewellery Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 3,780 | 2023 | +2.89% | +0.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,110 | 2023 | -0.5% | -3.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 956 | 2023 | +3.13% | +6.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 874 | 2023 | +1.75% | +9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 767 | 2023 | -0.39% | -1.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 388 | 2023 | +11.82% | +0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 384 | 2023 | +5.49% | +0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 125 | 2023 | +2.46% | +0.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 100 | 2023 | +3.09% | +1.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 70 | 2023 | -2.78% | -8.31% | View data |
