Based on the data, Germany leads in employment within the European cement industry with 14.75K employees, experiencing a modest 1.62% increase in 2023. Spain and Italy follow, albeit with reductions of 1.53% and 7.24%, respectively. Belgium saw a 3.6% increase, while Romania experienced a slight 1.76% rise. Greece and Croatia had notable increases of 3.91% and 6.87%. On the contrary, Slovakia and Hungary saw slight declines. Portugal and Latvia had marginal increases of 0.35% and 0.34%, while Bulgaria and Norway experienced decreases of 2.84% and 1.6%.
Future trends in the European cement industry may include increasing automation and sustainable practices, potentially impacting employment dynamics. As markets evolve and environmental policies tighten, employment figures could fluctuate across nations based on technological advancements and regulatory changes.
Top countries in Cement Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14,750 | 2023 | +3.25% | +1.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,000 | 2023 | -0.97% | -1.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4,430 | 2023 | -6.36% | -7.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 3,250 | 2023 | +3.83% | +3.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 2,810 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1,920 | 2023 | +6.03% | +3.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 1,880 | 2023 | +3.29% | +6.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1,210 | 2023 | -0.5% | -1.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1,200 | 2023 | +5.27% | +4.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 859 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.35% | View data |