The poultry meat processing industry in Germany showed a volatile pattern from 2013 to 2023. The hours worked increased from 15.63 million in 2013 to 19.521 million in 2023, marking a year-on-year variation of 1.79% for 2023. The highest spike was in 2018 at 52.83%, followed by significant fluctuations. The five-year CAGR reflects a decrease of -3.14% over the last period. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 estimate continuous growth, with the hours worked expected to rise to 21.185 million by 2028, reflecting a forecast five-year growth rate of 6.67% and a CAGR of 1.3%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements, regulatory changes, labor market impacts, and shifts in consumer preferences towards processed poultry products. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for anticipating industry trajectories.
