Employment in the Plastics and Synthetic Rubber sector in France saw a decline from 11.63 thousand FTEs in 2013 to 9.75 thousand FTEs in 2019, followed by a notable recovery to 10.97 thousand FTEs in 2020. Year-on-year variations include significant drops in 2019 (-9.53%) but improvements such as in 2020 (+12.54%). As of 2023, employment stood at 10.83 thousand FTEs with a modest growth of 0.31% YOY. The average annual variation over the past five years (CAGR) remains marginal at 0.1%.
Future trends indicate a steady increase with employment forecasted to reach 10.99 thousand FTEs by 2028, reflecting a 5-year CAGR of 0.23%. Key trends to monitor include advancements in manufacturing technology, sustainability impacts, and market demands for synthetic materials.
