In 2023, Germany's light metal packaging sector saw a decline of 2.48% in hours worked, similar to Spain's decrease of 2.2%. Conversely, Poland experienced a robust increase of 4.84%, and Croatia surged by 29.85%. Portugal and Greece faced reductions, while Italy, Czech Republic, and Austria showed modest growth. Hungary experienced a notable drop of 8.29%. Finland exhibited significant growth of 11.97%.
Looking to the future, watch for potential growth due to technological advancements and sustainability initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency. The industry may face challenges from economic uncertainties or regulatory changes within the European Union, impacting labor demand.
Top countries in Light Metal Packaging Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14,579,000 | 2023 | -1.37% | -2.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13,700,000 | 2023 | -0.65% | -2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11,976,000 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 10,223,000 | 2023 | +3.26% | +4.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3,845,300 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3,678,600 | 2023 | +0.86% | +1.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3,294,300 | 2023 | -0.0056% | -2.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2,990,300 | 2023 | +0.61% | +1.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2,673,900 | 2023 | -2.57% | -8.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2,246,700 | 2023 | +2.1% | +1.88% | View data |
