From 2013 to 2023, the number of employees in the footwear sector in the Netherlands showed a general rising trend with slight fluctuations. After a decline in 2013, the sector steadily grew, achieving incremental annual growth. However, the year-on-year variation highlighted minor contractions in some years, indicating market volatility. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years up to 2023 was 0.52%, reaffirming a modest incline in employment. Forecasts from 2024 onward exhibit a continuation of this growth, albeit at a slower CAGR of 0.06%, peaking at 701 employees by 2028.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Technological advancements in manufacturing impacting workforce requirements.
- Shifts in consumer preferences shaping employment needs.
- Economic factors affecting the broader retail landscape.
- Environmental regulations influencing production processes and staffing.