In 2023, France led the European essential oils sector with 7.94 thousand employees, followed by Germany at 6.92 thousand, and Spain at 3.61 thousand. Smaller markets like Iceland and Norway employed few, reflecting production scale disparities. Poland and Hungary showed the highest growth rates, 7.2% and 13.64% respectively, indicating burgeoning markets. Meanwhile, Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw declines in employment numbers.
Future trends to monitor include potential increases in demand for sustainably sourced essential oils, regulatory impacts on production, and technological advancements enhancing production efficiencies. Market shifts could favor countries with lower labor costs and adaptable infrastructures.
Top countries in Essential Oils Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 7,940 | 2023 | +2.92% | +4.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6,920 | 2023 | +2.53% | +3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,610 | 2023 | +5.03% | +5.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,040 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1,040 | 2023 | +4% | +4.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 458 | 2023 | +5.05% | +7.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 326 | 2023 | +7.59% | +13.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 220 | 2023 | +5.26% | +3.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 192 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 101 | 2023 | +4.12% | +2.42% | View data |
