In 2023, the United Kingdom and Poland led the European Made-Up Textile Articles (Except Apparel) sector in hours worked with minor variations, while Germany showed a significant 3.77% increase. Romania also saw a 2.17% rise. Conversely, Spain and Italy experienced declines of 3.05% and 3.87%, respectively. Notable increases include Hungary at 4.54%, and Cyprus at 4.96%. Smaller markets like Belgium and Greece faced notable downturns of 6.81% and 6.25% each.
Future trends to watch:
- Technological advancements might reduce hours worked.
- Possible economic impacts from regulatory changes.
- Shifts in global textile demand affecting labor allocation.
- Possible variable trends due to geopolitical dynamics.
Top countries in Made-Up Textile Articles (Except Apparel) Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 43,941,000 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 42,733,000 | 2023 | +2.86% | -0.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 33,177,000 | 2023 | +5.54% | +2.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 30,156,000 | 2023 | +1.2% | +3.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 18,781,000 | 2023 | -1.25% | -3.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 16,208,000 | 2023 | -0.61% | -3.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 15,949,000 | 2023 | -0.62% | -1.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 12,842,000 | 2023 | +8.48% | +4.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8,145,100 | 2023 | +0.25% | -2.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 7,060,700 | 2023 | -3.3% | -4.33% | View data |
