In 2024, Germany leads the European grain mill sector with 20.794 million hours worked, followed by Poland and Italy. Drops are notable in Spain and Belgium, with Spain and Hungary seeing significant year-on-year decreases of 0.053% and 4.15% respectively. Conversely, Greece and Finland show strong increases of 2.12% and 3.04%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years highlights the Netherlands and Sweden with notable uptrends while the Czech Republic and Hungary are declining.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements driving efficiency and potentially reducing hours worked.
- Political and economic factors, such as labor regulations and trade policies impacting operations.
- Shifts in consumer demand towards organic and health-conscious products influencing production schedules.
Top countries in Grain Mill Products Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20,794,000 | 2023 | +1.24% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18,541,000 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13,997,000 | 2023 | +1% | +1.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9,896,400 | 2023 | -0.3% | -0.053% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 6,394,700 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 3,478,200 | 2023 | -3.87% | -3.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3,243,500 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2,833,500 | 2023 | -5.14% | -4.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2,582,100 | 2023 | +0.22% | -0.051% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2,437,300 | 2023 | -0.26% | +3.5% | View data |
