The global landscape for internal R&D personnel in the manufacturing of food products and beverages is dominated by China, with a significant lead compared to other countries like South Korea and Italy. The 2023 data shows varied growth rates, with China leading at 5.2%, followed by significant growth in South Korea at 6.96% and Slovenia at 7.5%. Notably, Latvia and Slovakia had the most impressive year-on-year growth rates at 13.49% and 11.4%, respectively. Conversely, Finland and Estonia saw declines in their R&D personnel, highlighting a disparity in industry investment trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential for continued R&D investment in Asian countries, particularly China and South Korea, who are aggressively increasing their personnel capacity.
- Opportunities for European countries to close the gap through strategic investments and partnerships in R&D.
- The impact of emerging technologies and food innovation which could lead to shifts in R&D priorities globally, impacting the personnel distribution.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Food Products and Beverages by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 146,980 | 2023 | +4.82% | +5.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 10,700 | 2023 | +6.06% | +6.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5,750 | 2023 | +3.08% | +2.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,710 | 2023 | +2.09% | +1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,460 | 2023 | +4.05% | +3.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 835 | 2023 | +1.83% | +0.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 464 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 312.31 | 2023 | +0.61% | +1.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 310.34 | 2023 | +0.47% | +1.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 288.5 | 2023 | +4.15% | +7.5% | View data |
