The employment in the fruit and vegetable processing sector in Finland has exhibited fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023. Key variations have been observed with significant spikes in 2015 (34.11%) and 2017 (28.04%), coupled with declines in 2016 (-24.8%) and 2020 (-6.87%). By 2023, employment reached 1.81 thousand FTEs, reflecting a modest growth of 0.72% year-on-year. The last five-year CAGR (2019-2023) stood at merely 0.34%, indicating a stabilization phase. For the upcoming years, employment is projected to increase gradually, with a predicted CAGR of 0.27% and cumulative growth of 1.38% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in processing techniques
- Impact of automation on employment levels
- Shifts in consumer demand towards sustainable and organic products
- Changes in trade policies affecting the industry
