In 2023, Germany led the European Cocoa, Chocolate, and Sugar Confectionery hours worked with 61.422 million, followed by Poland at 36.191 million and the United Kingdom at 36.132 million. Germany and Poland experienced growth over the previous year with increases of 2.35% and 2.29%, respectively. Conversely, the UK saw a slight decline of 0.43%. Higher growth was noted in Croatia at a significant 5.13%, whereas Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway observed substantial declines, with Cyprus experiencing the steepest drop at 7.63%.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential recovery or further decline in countries currently showing negative growth.
- Increasing automation and efficiency improvements across the industry could influence hours worked in the upcoming years.
- Impacts of regulatory changes and market demands on production hours.
- Shifts in consumer preferences toward healthier confectionery options might alter production dynamics.
- Economic changes within the EU and geopolitical dynamics affecting labor availability.
Top countries in Cocoa, Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 61,422,000 | 2023 | +1.3% | +2.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 36,191,000 | 2023 | +0.77% | +2.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 36,132,000 | 2023 | -1.07% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 28,647,000 | 2023 | -0.81% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 21,246,000 | 2023 | -0.26% | -1.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 13,627,000 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 11,203,000 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 7,307,000 | 2023 | +0.82% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 6,943,200 | 2023 | -2.27% | -4.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 6,159,400 | 2023 | +2.16% | +5.13% | View data |
