In 2023, Germany led in the European packaging paper industry, employing 24.25% of the workforce, despite a slight decline of 0.61%. Poland showed significant growth with a 2% increase, while Italy and Hungary displayed notable rises of 2.08% and 8.49% respectively. In contrast, Sweden experienced a drastic 30.32% decline, and Iceland dropped by 100%, indicating a complete cessation of this activity. Over five years, countries like Ireland and Austria demonstrated robust average annual growth, whereas Nordic countries faced challenges.
Future trends indicate a shift towards more sustainable practices, which may affect employment distribution and require adaptation to new technologies. Monitoring the recovery and transformation in Nordic regions will be crucial, alongside the potential expansion in Eastern European countries.
Top countries in Packaging Paper Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.25 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.06 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.16 | 2023 | +0.017% | +0.033% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.59 | 2023 | +1.61% | +2.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.92 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 4.72 | 2023 | +4.04% | +8.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.29 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.98 | 2023 | -2.72% | -1.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.91 | 2023 | -0.025% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.61 | 2023 | +1.84% | +1.96% | View data |
