The European cereal products industry showed differing employment trends across countries in 2023. Germany led the sector with the highest employment, though slightly declining by 0.99% from the previous year. France, Italy, and the UK experienced marginal employment drops, with Italy down by 0.5%. Spain recorded growth at 1%, contrasting with declines in major players. Notable growth was seen in Serbia (4.83%) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (5.3%), whilst significant decreases were observed in Hungary (-2.89%) and Switzerland (-3.09%). Other smaller markets varied in trends, with Ireland showing a positive 1.74%, and Macedonia down by 3.64%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in employment due to technological advancements and regulatory changes. Sustainability initiatives and climate change impacts on agriculture may influence employment patterns. Additionally, economic fluctuations and consumer preferences for health-conscious products could alter demand dynamics in the cereal products sector.
Top countries in Cereal Products Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 392,000 | 2023 | +0.35% | -0.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 233,140 | 2023 | +0.56% | -0.054% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 172,390 | 2023 | -0.048% | -0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 121,460 | 2023 | +1.05% | -0.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 99,180 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 89,770 | 2023 | -0.9% | -0.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 69,900 | 2023 | +0.086% | -0.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 61,520 | 2023 | +2.74% | +0.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 44,820 | 2023 | +4.87% | +0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 43,100 | 2023 | +0.0046% | -0.05% | View data |
