Employment in the Cocoa, Chocolate, and Sugar Confectionery Sector in Finland has shown a gradual upward trend from 2013 to 2023, rising from 1.65 to 1.77 thousand FTEs. Over the past two years, year-on-year growth rates have been modest, at 0.69% and 0.63% respectively. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) recorded up to 2023 is 0.75%.
Forecasting from 2024 to 2028 suggests continued growth, with employment expected to reach 1.82 thousand FTEs by 2028. The projected five-year CAGR is slightly lower at 0.48%, translating to a total forecasted growth of 2.42% over the period.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements and automation impacting employment, market demand fluctuations due to health trends, and regulatory changes influencing production and labor needs.
