The employment in the meat processing sector in the Netherlands has shown moderate growth from 2013 to 2023, with employment increasing from 12.24 thousand FTEs in 2013 to 14.41 thousand FTEs in 2023. The year-on-year variation generally fluctuated but remained positive, except for 2020. The CAGR over the last five years was 0.62%. The forecasted employment figures from 2024 to 2028 suggest a steady increase, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.46% and an overall growth rate of 2.33%.
Future trends to watch for in the sector include:
- Advances in automation and technology integration, potentially impacting labor demand.
- Increased focus on sustainable and ethical meat production practices.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based and alternative proteins.
- Potential regulatory changes affecting labor standards and meat processing practices.
