In 2023, Germany led with 1.06 billion hours in the rubber, plastics, and other non-metallic mineral products industry, showing a moderate 5.7% increase from the previous year. Poland followed with a notable rise of 1.21%. Conversely, Italy experienced a decline of 1.8%, reflecting broader regional economic challenges. The United Kingdom and France also saw negative growth, down by 1.39% and 0.76%, respectively. Spain suffered the sharpest drop at 3.04%, hinting at potential structural issues.
Looking ahead, key trends to monitor include technological advancements impacting efficiency, shifts in labor market dynamics, and potential regulatory changes focused on sustainability and environmental impact, particularly as countries push towards greener production processes.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Rubber and Plastics Products, and Other Non-metallic Mineral Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,060 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.057% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 936.93 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 558.54 | 2023 | -1.75% | -1.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 458.68 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 357.4 | 2023 | -1.46% | -0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 318.97 | 2023 | +0.061% | -0.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 277.12 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.096% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 275.9 | 2023 | -2.64% | -3.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 135.94 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 96.44 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.39% | View data |
