Throughout the past decade, the number of employees in the rubber products manufacturing sector in Poland has generally increased, starting from 35.35 thousand in 2013 and reaching 45.91 thousand in 2023. The year-on-year growth has shown variability, with significant increases, like 7.38% in 2016, as well as slight declines, such as -1.05% in both 2019 and 2020. The average annual growth (CAGR) over the last five years has been moderate at 1.43%.
The sector's future outlook, from 2024 to 2028, suggests a steady positive trend with an estimated 5-year CAGR of 1.39% and a total growth rate of 7.14%. This aligns with the projected increase in employees, reaching 50.1 thousand by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in automation and digitalization within the manufacturing process, which may impact employment growth rates, and potential shifts in global demand for rubber products driven by economic and environmental factors.