Italy leads the European market in employment within the leather and fur industry, followed by France and Spain. Italy experienced modest growth of 0.96%, while France saw a more robust increase of 6.62%. Countries like Serbia and Bosnia showed significant growth at 14.57% and 3.68% respectively. Conversely, some countries such as Germany and the Czech Republic faced declining employment figures with decreases of 1.36% and 5.67%. Belgium experienced a drastic decline of 59.4%. The five-year CAGR reveals a diverse landscape, influenced by each country's economic and industrial dynamics.
Future trends to watch include potential growth shifts prompted by technological advancements, sustainability pressures, and changing consumer preferences. Countries with declining trends may need to innovate or diversify to maintain competitiveness. The demand for sustainable and eco-friendly leather products may propel changes in manufacturing processes and employment strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Tanning, Dressing of Leather, Luggage, Handbags, Saddlery and Harness; Dressing, Dyeing of Fur Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 75,090 | 2023 | +1.42% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 36,430 | 2023 | +5.66% | +6.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10,370 | 2023 | +0.048% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 10,040 | 2023 | +5.89% | +1.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 7,410 | 2023 | +3.23% | -1.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7,090 | 2023 | -0.8% | -2.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 5,780 | 2023 | +4.84% | +0.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 5,330 | 2023 | +2.49% | +2.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 3,710 | 2023 | -0.76% | -3.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 2,820 | 2023 | +12.47% | +14.57% | View data |
