European Household Expenditure on Catering Services by Country

In 2023, Iceland led European household expenditure on catering services at €3.63K per capita, followed by Ireland. Notable growth was observed in Lithuania and Serbia, with year-on-year increases of 11.92% and 32.47%, respectively. Conversely, southern European countries like Spain, Cyprus, and Greece showed declines. Central Europe, notably Germany and Austria, also declined. The Nordic countries showed mixed year-on-year variations, with Sweden growing at 2.43% while Norway also recorded an increase of 1.72%.

Looking forward, expect convergence trends in household spending across Europe as countries like Poland and Romania, currently in industrial growth, may experience higher increases. Digitalization in food delivery and catering services may drive further expenditure in tech-savvy regions like the Nordics and Benelux countries.