In 2023, China led the global distribution of researchers in the manufacture of rubber and plastic products with a significant share of 41.27%, experiencing a growth of 3.03%. Japan followed with 25.43% despite a decline of 1.94%. South Korea witnessed a 4.97% increase, securing the third position with 13.54%. Other notable growths include Italy (5.29%), Slovakia (9.74%), Hungary (5.33%), and Taiwan (4.46%). Conversely, Romania saw a substantial decrease of 14.97%.
Moving forward, countries with increasing research investments like China and South Korea may further strengthen their dominance. Monitoring policy shifts and technological advances in the sector could also reveal potential growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Rubber and Plastic Products Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 41.27 | 2023 | +1.81% | +3.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 25.43 | 2023 | +0.35% | -1.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 13.54 | 2023 | +4.33% | +4.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 6.65 | 2023 | +0.67% | -0.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 3.03 | 2023 | +4.1% | +4.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2.73 | 2023 | +4.01% | +5.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 2.26 | 2023 | +2.73% | +1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 1.45 | 2023 | -1.04% | -0.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1.31 | 2023 | +4.31% | +4.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.75 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.66% | View data |
