In 2023, Spain led the European countries in the number of enterprises in the food and beverage services sector, followed by Italy and France. Notably, France and the Netherlands showed slight positive year-on-year growth in 2023, with the Netherlands experiencing a significant 3.76% increase. Slovakia saw a remarkable growth of 5.91%, demonstrating strong expansion in its sector. Conversely, countries like Italy and Greece decreased by 2.55% and 0.95%, respectively. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rates (CAGR) indicate varied expansions and contractions across Europe, reflecting diverse market dynamics and challenges.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of changing consumer habits towards healthier and more sustainable dining experiences.
- Technology-driven innovations in service delivery and operations efficiency.
- Potential regulatory changes focusing on environmental and public health impacts.
- Geopolitical stability and economic policies influencing investment and business operations.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Food and Beverage Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 253,120 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 249,200 | 2023 | -2.56% | -2.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 224,620 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 190,880 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.083% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 146,280 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 75,280 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 71,400 | 2023 | -1.18% | -1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 63,990 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 56,270 | 2023 | +2.33% | +1.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 49,140 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.69% | View data |
