This statistic shows the number of companies in the textile and clothing manufacturing industry in the European Union from 2009 to 2022, split by industry segment. The clothing industry had the largest number of companies, with an estimated ******* companies operating in 2022.

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Demand for consumer electronics in Europe is largely met by imports from Asia, particularly China, due to the enormous production capacities and efficient supply chains. European production has to contend with higher labour, regulatory and energy costs, which makes it less competitive than Asian production. The European industry is primarily composed of two parts: major Asian brands like Samsung and Panasonic operating local plants in Eastern Europe, and legacy European brands producing high-end and niche products, concentrated in the audio system market. Over the five years through 2025, revenue is expected to rise at an annual rate of 0.7% to €22.9 billion. Profit has also risen despite intense competition from manufacturers in Asia. Central and Eastern European countries (e.g., Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania) are attracting large Asian electronics companies, as they offer lower operating costs, skilled labour, and proximity to a large consumer market through the EU single market. These countries also offer tax incentives and subsidies, which attract foreign investment. However, investment into Europe has been stifled by soaring energy costs across the continent since 2022, which has made local production less competitive globally. Economic difficulties in many countries have also prompted consumers to be cautious about spending on new TVs and sound systems, posing a challenge to the European consumer electronics industry. Revenue is expected to drop by 1.3% in 2025, the third consecutive year of decline. Over the five years through 2030, revenue is expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 3.7% to €27.4 billion. Energy efficiency is a growing concern for Europeans as electricity costs rise; this will prompt manufacturers to develop more energy-efficient TVs. As production moves to low-wage countries, European manufacturers will focus on niche markets and unique products to remain competitive. The right to repair in the EU, which promotes sustainable consumption, may impact sales of new devices, as consumers will likely opt for repairs. However, it also opens up opportunities for manufacturers of spare parts.

This statistic shows the number of manufacturing enterprises in the fruit and vegetable juices sector in the European Union from 2014 to 2020. In 2020, the tally of companies active in this sector was *****.

Industry, construction, crafts — Manufacturing — Companies in manufacturing by business departments in Dahmker

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Despite slightly growth, the Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing industry has struggled with the ever-increasing threat of digitalisation across Europe dampening paper usage. Revenue is expected to hike at a compound annual rate of 3.7% over the five years through 2025, including a 0% change in 2025 to reach €131.1 billion. This trend has largely been driving by significant hikes in revenue over the two years through 2022. Following a revenue surge in 2022, spurred by a 21% spike in global wood pulp prices, the industry soon faced a reversal as supply chain disruptions, energy price hikes and weakening demand for traditional paper products weighed on profitability. Events like the Red Sea crisis and fluctuating energy costs have compounded the operational challenges, with major manufacturers like UPM publicly warning about profit slumps and subdued revenue expectations into 2025. The industry’s performance has been shaped by both cyclical and structural forces. The digitisation of the European economy has steadily eroded consumption of conventional paper products, like newsprint, writing paper and printed receipts, as businesses, governments and consumers shift to digital alternatives. Particularly in digital frontrunners like Finland and Denmark, the transition has been swift, with initiatives such as e-receipts and cloud-based documentation denting demand for core outputs. Meanwhile, surging industrial energy prices throughout the EU has pressurised profit, forcing mill closures and rationalisation, particularly among producers of graphic and fine papers. Yet, the industry hasn't stood still, as record-high recycling rates and bold investments in recyclable and speciality packaging materials have enabled leading manufacturers to tap into sustainable demand segments. The ongoing shift towards electronic communications and media will continue to create challenging conditions for manufacturers over the coming years. The relentless march of digitalisation will further depress traditional paper consumption, with 5G adoption and cloud-based alternatives continuing to undermine demand for printing and writing papers. However, surging e-commerce volumes across Europe are expected to drive robust growth in paper-based packaging, benefitting companies like Smurfit Kappa and DS Smith who specialise in innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. Environmental regulation and consumer appetite for circular solutions will keep pushing the industry toward lower-carbon, recycled, and biodegradable products, forcing laggards to adapt or risk being left behind. Continuing investment in sustainability and automation within manufacturing facilities will put paper producers in a strong position to capitalise on a growing packaging and paper bag manufacturing market. Manufacturers in forest-rich countries like Finland and Sweden will sustain their competitive edge due to stable pulp inputs, while import-dependent peers in the UK and Italy risk further rationalisation unless they boost recycling or efficiency initiatives. Over the five years through 2030, revenue is slated to swell at a compound annual rate of 3.7% to €157.4 billion.

Industry, construction, crafts - manufacturing - enterprises in the manufacturing sector by economic department in Haby

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European Union GVA: swda: EU 27E: Industry: Manufacturing data was reported at 520.599 EUR bn in Dec 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 519.387 EUR bn for Sep 2019. European Union GVA: swda: EU 27E: Industry: Manufacturing data is updated quarterly, averaging 390.972 EUR bn from Mar 1995 (Median) to Dec 2019, with 100 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 520.599 EUR bn in Dec 2019 and a record low of 281.734 EUR bn in Mar 1995. European Union GVA: swda: EU 27E: Industry: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s European Union – Table EU.A010: ESA 2010: Eurostat: Gross Value Added: By Industry: NACE Rev.2.0: Current Price: Seasonally & Working Days Adjusted.

UK Manufacturers’ Sales by Product Survey (ProdCom) is a European Union (EU) wide survey of production mainly for the manufacturing industries collected under Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/91. PRODCOM is classified to the Commerce Energy and Industry National Statistics Theme Group. Manufacturing (excluding recycling) and mineral extraction are sub-divided into a list of around 3,800 products. Companies selected for ProdCom supply value sales data (as a proxy for production) for the products they manufacture, as well as non-manufacturing income. In addition, companies in approximately three quarters of the covered industries supply volume sales data.

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Slovenia Business Survey: Manufacturing: sa: Competitiveness on EU Markets data was reported at -6.266 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -13.220 % for Jan 2025. Slovenia Business Survey: Manufacturing: sa: Competitiveness on EU Markets data is updated quarterly, averaging -4.461 % from Jan 2001 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 98 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.084 % in Apr 2017 and a record low of -26.092 % in Apr 2009. Slovenia Business Survey: Manufacturing: sa: Competitiveness on EU Markets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Slovenia – Table SI.S003: Business Survey: Manufacturing: Quarterly.

This statistic shows data on the number of employees in the fruit and vegetable juice manufacturing sector in the European Union (EU) in 2020, by country. There were ***** employees in the German fruit and vegetable juice manufacturing industry during the period of consideration.

Slovenia Business Survey: Manufacturing: Competitiveness on Non EU Markets data was reported at -7.186 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -11.470 % for Jan 2025. Slovenia Business Survey: Manufacturing: Competitiveness on Non EU Markets data is updated quarterly, averaging -6.310 % from Jan 2001 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 98 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.107 % in Apr 2015 and a record low of -29.598 % in Apr 2009. Slovenia Business Survey: Manufacturing: Competitiveness on Non EU Markets data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Slovenia – Table SI.S003: Business Survey: Manufacturing: Quarterly.

The industrial production index shows the output and activity of the industry sector. It measures changes in the volume of output on a monthly basis. Data are compiled according to the Statistical classification of economic activities in the European Community, (NACE Rev. 2, Eurostat). Industrial production is compiled as a "fixed base year Laspeyres type volume-index". The current base year is 2021 (Index 2021 = 100). The index is presented in calendar and seasonally adjusted form. Growth rates with respect to the previous month (M/M-1) are calculated from calendar and seasonally adjusted figures while growth rates with respect to the same month of the previous year (M/M-12) are calculated from calendar adjusted figures.

Industry, construction, crafts - manufacturing - enterprises in the manufacturing sector by economic department in Lehe

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European car parts production heavily relies on car production volumes and orders from the aftermarket, including retailers and wholesalers. The level of car production across Europe dictates orders for car parts because of the presence of giants like Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover. Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Manufacturing revenue is set to rise at a compound annual rate of 2.1% to €385.2 billion over the five years through 2025, including projected revenue growth of 1.2% in 2025. Falling demand from car producers that are facing supply chain disruptions has diluted volumes for component producers. EU car products dropped by 6.2% in 2024 when compared to 2023, according to data from the ACEA, directly reducing volumes and revenue for car parts makers. The industry benefits from a healthy demand from the aftermarket because of the growth in the number of vehicles in use and their average age. The ACEA stated that EU cars were 12.3 years old on average in 2023, with cars in Hungary, Portugal, Poland and Spain maintaining the oldest car fleets, elevating the need for motor vehicle parts. A resilient aftermarket, because of rising car usage and older vehicles, is aiding revenue growth despite a fall in car production. Revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual rate of 5.6% to €506.4 billion over the five years through 2030. The EU law to only register new electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles from 2035 will likely weigh on demand for parts because electric cars require fewer components. The Netherlands, the UK, Germany, France and Spain have implemented bans on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles starting in 2035, limiting the need for parts in these countries because electric cars generally have fewer parts. Component producers will have to alter their strategies to remain successful. The steady hike in the number of vehicles in use will drive orders from retailers, wholesalers and repair shops, balancing out sinking revenue.

Industry, construction, crafts - manufacturing - enterprises in the manufacturing industry by economic department in Wacken

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Household appliance manufacturers specialise in the production of white goods, from washing machines to refrigerators. These products are considered a necessity in most households, feeding into the everyday lives of the European population. The industry's fortunes are typically driven by the health of European households' income levels and the underlying strength of residential construction markets. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.3% over the five years through 2025 to €107.2 billion, including a slight hike of 0.1% in 2025. Recently, domestic appliance manufacturers have faced a turbulent time, as lingering supply chain disruptions following the COVID-19 outbreak led to material shortages and a hike in costs. This contributed to a drop in profit over the two years through 2023, forcing manufacturers to implement cost-cutting measures and pivot into premium markets less sensitive to price hikes. Disruptions tightened their grip in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which invited economy-wide inflationary pressures and a widespread slowdown in housebuilding activity, weighing on revenue growth. Over the two years through 2024, Europe has contended with inflated living costs, hitting discretionary spending and hurting demand for household appliances. According to EY, in 2025, inflation in the EU is set to hover around 2%, considerably lower than the peaks seen in 2022, supporting a marginal uptick in revenue. However, despite inflation easing, prices continue to rise and put pressure on household finances, stemming the rise in revenue during 2025. Revenue is slated to swell at a compound annual rate of 4.2% over the five years through 2030 to €131.5 billion. The essential role of white goods in European homes means there's always a strong demand for the industry's products. The rise in smart-home technology will continue to fuel demand for more advanced domestic appliances, while the push for more energy-efficient goods promises to drive innovation among manufacturers.