In 2023, the labour cost per FTE in the homogenised food preparations and dietetic food sector in Germany stood at a baseline not explicitly provided. The forecast data from 2024 to 2028 suggest a consistent upward trend with values rising from 73.2 to 79.8 thousand euros. This indicates a year-on-year increase ranging from approximately 2.2% to 2.3%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 1.8%, suggesting a modest but steady rise in labour costs.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from automation and digitalisation, which could alter labour cost structures. Additionally, evolving dietary preferences and regulatory changes could influence sector dynamics, affecting labour demand and associated costs.
