In 2023, Germany led the European motor vehicle parts and accessories sector by hours worked, with Romania showing the highest growth, increasing by 5.08%. Other Eastern European countries like Poland and Bulgaria also recorded positive growth. Conversely, Western European nations such as Italy, Belgium, and Ireland experienced notable declines in hours worked, highlighting a regional disparity in labor trends.
Future analysis should monitor emerging trends in automation and supply chain relocation, as they could significantly influence employment dynamics in this sector. Eastern Europe may continue to gain prominence due to competitive labor costs and strengthening industrial capabilities.
Top countries in Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 422,280,000 | 2023 | +3.35% | -0.051% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 404,310,000 | 2023 | +7.68% | +5.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 299,590,000 | 2023 | +2.55% | +1.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 225,070,000 | 2023 | +5.03% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 141,240,000 | 2023 | +4.79% | +0.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 132,060,000 | 2023 | +2.11% | -2.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 126,070,000 | 2023 | +2.18% | -0.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 104,980,000 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 96,040,000 | 2023 | +5.28% | +1.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 63,328,000 | 2023 | +3.86% | +1.72% | View data |
