The global rubber and plastics products industry shows disparities in employment trends across countries. In 2023, Japan led with the highest employment, followed by Germany and South Korea. Notably, Poland and Hungary experienced the highest growth rates, while countries like Colombia, Italy, and the United Kingdom faced declines. Smaller European nations showed mixed results with slight growths in places like Luxembourg and Slovenia, and declines in Greece and Switzerland. In the Pacific region, employment in Australia and New Zealand saw reductions.
Future trends to watch include:
- An increasing shift towards automation, potentially reducing labor demand.
- Environmental regulations in developed countries impacting labor intensity.
- The role of emerging markets as low-cost production hubs could increase employment opportunities.
- Technological advancements in manufacturing techniques driving changes in workforce requirements.
- Potential impact of global economic fluctuations on manufacturing and employment.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Rubber and Plastics Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 910 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 464 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 344 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 274.6 | 2023 | +2.42% | +2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 210.08 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.032% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 182.3 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 156.33 | 2023 | -0.74% | -1.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 107.09 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 93.4 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 53.5 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.41% | View data |
