Global Total Internal R&D Personnel in the manufacture of food, beverages, and tobacco shows notable concentrations in China, Japan, and South Korea. In 2023, China led significantly with 150.8 thousands full-time equivalents, showing a 4.87% year-on-year increase. Japan and South Korea followed with values of 20.78 and 10.57 respectively. Italy and the UK registered moderate values with Italy at 6.58 and the UK at 4.55. Countries like Estonia and Latvia, though smaller in scale, registered high growth rates, with Slovakia seeing an impressive 11.4% increase. However, Israel and Estonia faced declines in R&D personnel numbers.
Future trends to watch in the global landscape include:
- China's continued dominance and expansion in R&D personnel.
- Increasing investment in R&D by Italy and South Korea, potentially driving innovation.
- Monitoring markets with high growth momentum like Slovakia and Latvia for potential opportunities.
- The impact of negative growth in countries like Israel and Estonia on regional competitiveness.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Food Products; Beverages and Tobacco Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 150,800 | 2023 | +4.71% | +4.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 20,780 | 2023 | +2.36% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 10,570 | 2023 | +5.45% | +6.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6,580 | 2023 | +4.09% | +5.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4,550 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3,590 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 2,790 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 1,950 | 2023 | +1.34% | +2.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 1,760 | 2023 | -1.84% | +1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1,520 | 2023 | +4.75% | +4.58% | View data |
