The Austrian Fruit and Vegetables Processing Sector has experienced fluctuating employment figures from 2013 to 2023. Starting in 2013 at 3.64k FTEs, the sector saw minor declines in the following years. Employment hit a low in 2015 at 3.47k FTEs. Recovery began in 2016, peaking in 2019, followed by slight declines and then steady growth. By 2023, employment stood at 4.41k FTEs, up 1.22% year-on-year with a 5-year CAGR of 1.72%.

Future employment trends look promising with a forecasted continual increase, reaching 4.67k FTEs by 2028. Expect a 5-year CAGR of 0.88% and a total 5-year growth rate of 4.5%.

Trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in processing efficiency potentially altering employment needs.
Policy changes impacting the agriculture sector might influence labor demand.
Shifts in consumer preferences leading to changes in fruit and vegetable processing requirements.