In 2023, France led the European rubber tyres and tubes sector by employment, followed by Germany and Poland. France experienced a 2.49% increase, signaling industry robustness, while Germany saw a 0.27% decline, hinting at potential competitiveness issues. Romania showed strong growth with a 3.46% increase, and Hungary rose by 3.66%. Conversely, Spain and Italy experienced declines of 1.31% and 0.47% respectively, reflecting challenges in maintaining labor force.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential recovery in declining markets like Spain and Sweden, given sector volatility.
- Impact of automation and green technologies on employment across major markets.
- Effects of geopolitical changes and transportation innovations on labor distribution and employment patterns.
- Increasing emphasis on sustainability which may shift employment trends and require reskilling in the industry.
Top countries in Rubber Tyres and Tubes Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30,740 | 2023 | +26.29% | +2.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 25,250 | 2023 | +0.13% | -0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12,950 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 12,710 | 2023 | +3.17% | +3.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10,540 | 2023 | -1.57% | -1.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 10,230 | 2023 | +1.37% | -0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 9,040 | 2023 | +1.44% | +0.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 7,440 | 2023 | +4.12% | +4.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 7,270 | 2023 | +3.62% | +3.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 5,810 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.75% | View data |