In 2023, France led the European event catering industry with a production value of €17.28 billion, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. While most countries experienced positive growth, Poland (11.72%) and Serbia (16.11%) saw exceptional increases. Sweden and Greece faced declines. Notably, smaller economies like Malta (10.15%) and Iceland (8.59%) also recorded significant growth, highlighting diversification in growth trajectories across the European landscape. The five-year CAGR indicates an upward trend, but varied pace across different regions.
Future trends to watch include technological integration in operations, shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainability, and potential impacts of economic fluctuations on spending. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for capturing emerging opportunities in this geographically diverse market.
Top countries in Production Value of Event Catering and Other Food Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17,280 | 2023 | +12.21% | +3.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15,290 | 2023 | +12.38% | +3.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11,830 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8,520 | 2023 | +10.08% | +2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6,030 | 2023 | +10.44% | +3.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3,940 | 2023 | +10.13% | +3.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 3,160 | 2023 | +15.43% | +3.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2,300 | 2023 | +8.06% | +2.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,440 | 2023 | +18.46% | +11.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,340 | 2023 | +6.84% | +1.75% | View data |
