In 2023, the actual hours worked in the ceramic household and ornamental articles industry in Germany was 7.27 million hours. From 2024 onwards, the forecast suggests a steady decline. Specifically, hours are expected to decrease to 6.953 million hours by 2028, reflecting a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

A continued shift towards automation, potentially reducing manual hours.
Increasing demand for sustainable practices that might lead to restructuring within the industry.
Potential impacts of economic factors or policy changes affecting production and labor.