In the US, from 2024 to 2028, the Rubber, Plastics, and Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacturing sector is forecasted to experience a gradual decline in employment, indicated by a decrease in total working hours from 2.36 billion to 2.32 billion. The forecast reflects consistent year-on-year decreases of approximately 0.43%, suggesting a steady contraction in workforce deployment. The average variation over the period from 2024 to 2028 projects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) decline of about 0.43%.

Future trends to monitor:

Technological advancements that may drive further automation and impact labor demand.
Potential policy changes affecting environmental regulations and production costs.
Global economic conditions influencing demand for manufacturing exports.
Shifts in consumer preferences that may affect the sector's product mix.