The United States leads the paper product manufacturing sector by employee numbers, despite recent declines. Japan and Germany follow, with both exhibiting modest downturns. Poland, with a notable increase, alongside Italy, Spain, and Hungary, illustrate growth trends. Conversely, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland reveal declining workforce patterns. Over the last five years, the sector shows a mixed pattern with certain countries like Hungary and Estonia demonstrating higher growth rates, while others like Ireland face significant reductions.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements impacting labor demand, sustainability practices influencing employment, and geopolitical changes affecting global manufacturing operations. Growing markets in Eastern Europe and Asia may alter workforce distributions.
Top countries in Employees in Paper Products Manufacturing Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 26.04 | 2023 | -4.52% | -3.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 21.69 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 10.76 | 2023 | -0.76% | -2.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.65 | 2023 | +1.63% | +3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.05 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 4.21 | 2023 | -2.5% | -2.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.19 | 2023 | -3.77% | -1.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.08 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.95 | 2023 | -1.31% | -2.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.05 | 2023 | 0% | -0.78% | View data |
