Analyzing Belgium's flat glass shaping and processing sector, the number of hours worked shows a significant downward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the baseline stood at , with values declining sharply each subsequent year. From 2024 to 2025, we see a decrease of 23.7%, followed by a 30.8% drop in 2026, a further 44.0% fall in 2027, and a dramatic 77.7% plunge in 2028. This gives a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) average decrease of approximately 42.4% over the five-year span.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in automation, which could further reduce manual hours required. Additionally, shifts in market demand driven by sustainability initiatives and the adoption of new materials could significantly impact labor requirements in this sector.
