In 2023, Spain led Europe in fruit and vegetable processing hours worked, followed by Poland and Italy. Year-on-year, Italy showed significant growth at nearly 4%, with Greece and Lithuania also displaying notable increases. In contrast, the United Kingdom and Bulgaria experienced declines. Over the past five years, stability marked most markets, with modest annual growth in Poland, Italy, and Belgium.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in processing that could reduce labor hours but increase efficiency, the impact of sustainability initiatives, and changing consumer preferences potentially influencing production volumes and labor demand. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for adapting strategies in this sector.
Top countries in Fruit Processing and Vegetables Processing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 74,180,000 | 2023 | +2.64% | +2.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 66,284,000 | 2023 | +1.42% | +0.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 62,274,000 | 2023 | +3.61% | +3.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 58,950,000 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 57,365,000 | 2023 | -1.49% | -1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 34,598,000 | 2023 | +5.2% | +5.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 16,853,000 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 16,768,000 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 14,755,000 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 11,142,000 | 2023 | +3.2% | +3.52% | View data |
