In 2023, Italy led the European clay building materials sector by employment share, followed by Germany and Spain. Italy and Spain saw notable declines in employment shares, while France's reduction was minimal. Conversely, Belgium and Austria experienced growth, with Belgium's increase being the most significant among the countries listed. Other notable reductions were observed in Greece and Romania. Poland showed stability, while Denmark and Sweden managed slight increases.
Future considerations include potential growth in eco-friendly building initiatives and regional diversification. Monitoring emerging markets and technological advancements in material composition will be crucial for sustained employment growth.
Top countries in Clay Building Materials Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 21.89 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.3 | 2023 | +0.33% | -0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 15.17 | 2023 | -8.3% | -3.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 12.66 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.0016% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.1 | 2023 | +6.46% | -0.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 4.25 | 2023 | -4.14% | -3.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 3.08 | 2023 | -0.38% | +0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.08 | 2023 | -2.18% | -1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.56 | 2023 | -1.17% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.53 | 2023 | +3.5% | +5.93% | View data |