Over the past decade, employment in the Netherlands' fruit and vegetable processing sector has shown a mixture of modest growth and some fluctuations in full-time equivalents (FTEs). In 2023, employment stood at 10.2 thousand FTEs. The highest year-on-year growth was recorded in 2020 at 7.26%, while 2017 saw the most significant decline of 4.03%. The average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 2.73%, showing a steady upward trend.
Forecasted data suggests that this positive trend will continue, with annual employment expected to reach 10.6 thousand FTEs by 2028. The forecast five-year CAGR is estimated at 0.6%, indicating a modest but consistent increase in employment.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing automation and technological advancements in the processing industry.
- Potential impacts of global supply chain shifts on employment.
- Changes in consumer demand for processed fruit and vegetable products influenced by health trends and environmental sustainability.
