Employment in Poland's beverages sector experienced various fluctuations over the last decade. Starting from 2013, the employment level witnessed both declines and increments. Significant drops were seen in 2016 (-6.72%) and 2020 (-5.15%), while notable increases occurred in 2018 (6.27%) and 2019 (7.74%). As of 2023, employment stood at 22.87 thousand Full-Time Equivalent, representing a slight decline of 0.51% from the previous year, continuing the subtle downward trend from 2022.
Looking ahead, employment is forecasted to gradually decrease, with a projected average yearly decline (CAGR) of 0.41% from 2024 to 2028. By 2028, employment levels are expected to decline to 22.3 thousand FTEs, marking an overall growth rate of -2.01% in the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from automation, shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier and non-alcoholic beverages, and regulatory changes affecting production and labor in the beverages sector.
