The household expenditure on catering services in France exhibited notable fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase in spending, reflecting positive growth with a peak year-on-year growth of 6.57% in 2019. However, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant drop by 28.99% in 2020. The following recovery period saw an impressive rebound in 2022 by 38.48%. In 2023, expenditure slightly decreased by 14.8%, positioning the expenditure at 73.98 Billion Euros.

The forecasted data indicates a modest growth trend with a five-year CAGR of 1.36% projecting household expenditure to reach 80.58 Billion Euros in 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impact of economic conditions and inflation on consumer spending.
Changing consumer preferences towards healthier and sustainable catering options.
Technological advancements in the catering industry, enhancing service delivery and customer experience.
Continued recovery and stabilization post-pandemic impacting the growth rate.