As of 2024, China leads in the number of researchers in the manufacture of food products and beverages, with 32.84 thousand full-time equivalents (FTE). South Korea follows with 8.99 thousand FTE. European countries like Italy, the UK, and Poland feature prominently but with much lower numbers, while smaller economies like Slovenia and Slovakia report minimal figures. Year-on-year, Latvia showed the most significant growth at 14.04% in 2023. Estonia experienced a notable decline of -25.56% in researcher numbers. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the past five years indicates steady progress in most countries, highlighting a growing focus on research in this sector.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of increasing food technology innovations in China and South Korea.
- Potential recovery and investments shifts in countries with declining trends like Estonia.
- The role of sustainability and health in driving research priorities across countries.
- The influence of global food security concerns on research activities worldwide.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Food Products and Beverages by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 32,840 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 8,990 | 2023 | +4.99% | +5.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,740 | 2023 | +3.02% | +2.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,540 | 2023 | +0.19% | -1.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 836 | 2023 | +3.72% | +4.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 449 | 2023 | +4.18% | +1.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 413 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 167.37 | 2023 | +1.37% | +2.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 153.6 | 2023 | +4.92% | +5.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 148.02 | 2023 | +0.36% | +2.16% | View data |
