Europe Inflight Catering Market by Flight Type [Low-cost Carriers, Full-service Carriers, and Hybrid and Other Flight Types], Food Type [Bakery and Confectionary, Meals, Beverages, and Other Food Types], Aircraft Seating Class [Business Class, First Class, and Economy Class], and Geography (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe) – Europe Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
Europe Inflight Catering Market Outlook 2031
The Europe inflight catering market size was valued at USD 3.35 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 6.27 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.21% during forecast period, 2023–2031. Growth of the market is attributed to increasing population, rapidly growing tourism sector, and increasing awareness towards healthy diet.
The inflight catering services means providing meals and packaged food beverages at airports for consumption while in flight. These meals are made by airline catering services and served to passengers using service trolley.
The Covid-19 pandemic affected the demand and supply of the Europe inflight catering market. Lockdown across the globe, supply chain disorders, and oscillating supply of raw materials forced manufacturers to shut down production leading to unfortunate decline in market growth. Launch of vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period.
Europe Inflight Catering Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Increasing number of airline passenger is projected to boost the market in the coming years.
- Rapid development in aviation sector is the major factor fueling the market.
- Lack of awareness is projected to restrict the market expansion.
- High cost of the services is projected to hamper the market in the coming years.
- R&D investment and technological advancement in inflight catering services is projected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Scope of Europe Inflight Catering Market Report
The report on the Europe inflight catering includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Inflight Catering Market - Europe Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016-2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023-2031 |
Segmentation |
Flight Type [Low-cost Carriers, Full-service Carriers, and Hybrid and Other Flight Types], Food Type [Bakery and Confectionary, Meals, Beverages, and Other Food Types], Aircraft Seating Class [Business Class, First Class, and Economy Class] |
Geographical Scope |
Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe) |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players covered in the Report |
Newrest Group Services SAS, LSG Sky Chefs, DO & CO, dnata, gategroup, Flying Good Group, LLC, Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Emirates Flight Catering, Jetfinity, SATS Ltd, and IGS Ground Services |
Europe Inflight Catering Market Segment Insights
Aircraft Seating Classes Segment Analysis
Based on aircraft seating classes, the Europe inflight catering is segregated into business class, first class, and economy class. The economy class segment accounts for a key share of the market. Growth of the market is attributed to increasing population, rising disposable income, and increasing inflight catering.
Food Type Segment Analysis
On the basis of food types, the Europe inflight catering market is segmented into bakery and confectionary, meals, beverages, and other food types. The meals segment is anticipated to dominate the market in the coming years due to factors such as increasing number of airline passengers, increasing quality of food and services offered by aircraft service providers, and rapid urbanization.
However, the beverages segment is expected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to improved standard of living, development in aviation industry, and growing tourism sector.
Flight Type Segment Analysis
Based on flight types, the Europe inflight market is fragmented into low-cost carriers, full-service carriers, and hybrid and other flight types. A low-cost carrier is carrier that is managed with high priority without some of the conventional services and minimizing operating cost, result in not many comforts and fares.
A full-service carrier mainly provides checked baggage, inflight entertainment, beverages, comfort, and meals. A full-service carrier provides customers the choice of business class, or economy class travel. A hybrid service carrier is carrier that operates with low-cost business structure but has standard services that is similar to the first-class carriers.
Europe Inflight Catering Market Geography Analysis
On the basis of geography, the Europe inflight catering market is categorized as United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe. The market in United Kingdom is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period due to factors such as high disposable income, improved standard of living, and increasing population.
The market in France is estimated to expand due to factors such as increasing international travel & tourism, increasing airflight catering, and development in aviation industry.
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Inflight Catering Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Inflight Catering Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Inflight Catering Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast
4.5.1. Inflight Catering Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Inflight Catering Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Inflight Catering Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Inflight Catering Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
5.3. Inflight Catering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
5.3.1. North America
5.3.2. Latin America
5.3.3. Europe
5.3.4. Asia Pacific
5.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
5.6. Global Inflight Catering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
6. North America Inflight Catering Market Analysis and Forecast
6.1. Introduction
6.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
6.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
6.2. North America Inflight Catering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
6.2.1. U.S.
6.2.2. Canada
6.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
6.4. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
6.4.1. By Country
6.4.2. By Product Type
6.4.3. By Application
6.5. North America Inflight Catering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. Latin America Inflight Catering Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
7.2. Latin America Inflight Catering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. Brazil
7.2.2. Mexico
7.2.3. Rest of Latin America
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.4.1. By Country
7.4.2. By Product Type
7.4.3. By Application
7.5. Latin America Inflight Catering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Europe Inflight Catering Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Europe Inflight Catering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Germany
8.2.2. France
8.2.3. Italy
8.2.4. U.K.
8.2.5. Spain
8.2.6. Russia
8.2.7. Rest of Europe
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.4.1. By Country
8.4.2. By Product Type
8.4.3. By Application
8.5. Europe Inflight Catering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Asia Pacific Inflight Catering Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Asia Pacific Inflight Catering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. China
9.2.2. Japan
9.2.3. South Korea
9.2.4. India
9.2.5. Australia
9.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.4.1. By Country
9.4.2. By Product Type
9.4.3. By Application
9.5. Asia Pacific Inflight Catering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Saudi Arabia
10.2.2. South Africa
10.2.3. UAE
10.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.4.1. By Country
10.4.2. By Product Type
10.4.3. By Application
10.5. Middle East & Africa Inflight Catering Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Competition Landscape
11.1. Global Inflight Catering Market: Market Share Analysis
11.2. Inflight Catering Distributors and Customers
11.3. Inflight Catering Market: Competitive Dashboard
11.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
11.4.1. Newrest Group Services SAS
11.4.2. LSG Sky Chefs
11.4.3. DO & CO
11.4.4. dnata
11.4.5. gategroup