In 2023, Italy led Europe in beverage, tobacco, and food machinery hours worked, with 53.115 million hours, followed closely by Germany. Despite minor fluctuations, countries like Italy and Germany sustained growth, while others such as Spain and the UK faced declines. The Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom noted significant reductions, while Slovakia and Norway experienced growth, with Lithuania advancing notably. Nations like Romania showed severe declines, highlighting regional disparities. Recent year changes indicate a mix of growth and decline across European countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements driving efficiency, potential regulatory changes impacting labor demands, and shifting market demands possibly altering regional workloads, particularly in the context of sustainability and innovation pressure.
Top countries in Beverage, Tobacco and Food Machinery Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 53,115,000 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 48,579,000 | 2023 | +1.81% | +0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16,416,000 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.058% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 14,013,000 | 2023 | +0.92% | -0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 13,867,000 | 2023 | +0.7% | -0.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8,968,800 | 2023 | -4.47% | -5.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 5,063,400 | 2023 | +0.4% | -0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4,897,900 | 2023 | +0.89% | -3.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3,390,500 | 2023 | -4.95% | -4.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2,698,000 | 2023 | -2.64% | -1.73% | View data |
