In 2023, the number of persons employed in the leather products industry in Japan was a key metric to consider. From 2024 onwards, the data forecasts a steady decline in employment: 25,000 in 2024, decreasing by 1,000 per year until reaching 21,000 in 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year decrease of 4% across the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of automation and technological advancements reducing the need for manual labor.
- Changes in global and domestic demand for leather products influencing employment levels.
- Sustainability and ethical concerns potentially altering consumer preferences and impacting industry employment.
