In 2023, Italy held the largest share of employed persons in the European luggage, handbags, saddlery, and harness sector at 38.12%, followed by France with 25.61%. Romania, Spain, and Hungary also had notable shares. Year-on-year, France experienced significant growth at 7.16%, while Germany and Poland faced decreases of 2.71% and 1.28% respectively. Significant growth was seen in Serbia at 21.71% and in Bosnia and Herzegovina at 10.93%, whereas Belgium's employment share dropped markedly by 23.13%.
For future trends, monitoring technology integration and sustainable practices in manufacturing could drive employment shifts. Additionally, geopolitical and economic factors will likely affect labor dynamics across the industry. Rising demand for premium products may also spur growth in employment across premium manufacturing hubs.
Top countries in Luggage, Handbags, Saddlery, Harness Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 38.12 | 2023 | +2.53% | +1.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 25.61 | 2023 | +5.63% | +7.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 6.9 | 2023 | +6.31% | +1.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 5.51 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 4.24 | 2023 | +5% | +0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.8 | 2023 | -0.39% | -1.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 3.26 | 2023 | +3.6% | -2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.21 | 2023 | +3.51% | +5.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2.11 | 2023 | -7.66% | -6.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 2 | 2023 | +5.25% | +2.17% | View data |
