In 2023, the employment in Germany's plastic and rubber machinery sector stood as a fixed point. Forecasts indicate a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with employment rising from 36.64 thousand employees in 2024 to 37.92 thousand in 2028. This signifies an annual growth rate, marking stable sector expansion.
Key future trends to observe include:
- Technological advancements driving a need for skilled labor.
- Automation potentially impacting employment dynamics.
- Robust export demand influencing labor needs.
- Policy changes affecting the industry workforce.