In the European meat processing sector for 2023, Spain leads with over 81 million hours worked, exhibiting a moderate annual growth of 1.07%. Germany follows, experiencing a substantial 1.2% increase. Noticeably, Poland and Hungary faced declines of over 3%, while the Czech Republic saw a marked decrease of 6.66%. In contrast, the Netherlands and Greece reported significant rises of 6.34% and 6.05% respectively. Overall, larger economies maintained or slightly increased hours worked, while smaller countries varied more significantly in trends.
Going forward, attention should focus on the impact of technological advancements and automation, potentially reducing hours worked. Additionally, fluctuating demand due to dietary shifts towards plant-based alternatives and regulatory changes regarding sustainability are factors to watch for in shaping future hours worked across the European meat processing industry.
Top countries in Meat Processing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 81,376,000 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 67,436,000 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 59,852,000 | 2023 | -3.18% | -3.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 54,250,000 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 31,553,000 | 2023 | -0.91% | -1.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 27,670,000 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 20,647,000 | 2023 | -0.87% | -3.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 12,425,000 | 2023 | -0.26% | -3.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 11,208,000 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 10,570,000 | 2023 | -7.59% | -6.66% | View data |
