In 2023, the employment in Japan's textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products sector stood at 422 thousand persons. By 2024, this is expected to decrease to 402 thousand, resulting in a 4.7% drop. The trend continues over the subsequent years with the labor force decreasing by approximately 5% annually, reaching 326 thousand by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period shows an average annual decline of around 5%. The data underscores a clear downward trend in employment within this industry.
Future trends to watch for include technology integration and automation impacts, shifting consumer preferences, and trade policy changes which might influence employment dynamics further in Japan's textile and apparel sectors.
