The employment in the prepared animal feeds sector in Poland has shown an overall upward trend from 2013 to 2023, rising from 10.32 thousand full-time equivalents to 16.45 thousand in 2023. After a peak growth of 24.04% in 2020, employment saw fluctuations, with a negative growth of 4.42% in 2021 and a moderate recovery to a 3.71% increase in 2022. For 2023, a growth rate of 3.54% was recorded. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 1.66%.
Looking forward, the employment is forecasted to continue growing, reaching 19.18 thousand by 2028, with a projected CAGR of 2.43%. This indicates a steady growth trajectory with an overall increase of 12.77% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Automation and technological advancements in production processes.
- Global economic conditions impacting Poland's export and import dynamics.
- Regulatory changes and their effects on the industry's labor market.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards quality and sustainable animal feeds.
