The plastic packaging goods sector in Germany had 88.416 million hours worked in 2023. Over the past two years, it grew by 2.08% in 2023 and 2.14% in 2022. The five-year CAGR from 2019 to 2023 was 1.3%. This reflects post-pandemic recovery and moderate growth driven by sustained demand in packaging. Forecasts indicate a continued increase, with hours worked expected to reach 97.15 million by 2028, showing a projected five-year CAGR of 1.5% and an overall growth rate of 7.71%. Future trends to watch for:
- Advancement in sustainable packaging practices.
- Technological innovations in production efficiency.
- Regulatory impacts on single-use plastics.
