The forecast for employment in the Wholesale of Metals and Metal Ores sector in France indicates a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 3.48 thousand full-time equivalents and decreasing to 0.332 thousand. Year-on-year, the employment figures are expected to shrink considerably, with 2025 showing a decrease of 23.28%, 2026 a decline of 29.96%, 2027 a drop of 41.71%, and 2028 plummeting by 69.54%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is anticipated to be negative, suggesting a continuous annual contraction in the workforce.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of industry digitization and automation on employment opportunities.
- Potential regulatory changes affecting the metals and metal ores market.
- The influence of global economic conditions on the French wholesale sector.
- Shifts in supply chain strategies that may affect employment needs.
