The forecast for peat extraction hours worked in Germany from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight annual decline. From 2024 to 2028, the hours are expected to slowly decrease from 2.3955 million to 2.2789 million. Compared to 2023 actuals, which stood at the same level as 2024, this represents a gradual reduction year by year.

Future trends to watch for include:

Environmental regulations could further impact the industry, possibly accelerating the reduction.
Technological advancements might change the landscape of hours worked by increasing efficiency.
Shifts in energy policy towards renewable sources may influence the demand for peat, impacting extraction hours.