The European turnover of event catering and other food services activities in 2024 shows that France leads with €17.49 billion, followed by Germany (€15.74 billion) and the United Kingdom (€12.18 billion). The key markets exhibit year-on-year growth with notable increases in Poland (11.19%), Romania (10.76%), Malta (10.52%), and Iceland (9.22%). A negative trend is observed in Sweden (-3.49%).
Key trends observed include:
- Significant growth in the Eastern European markets, with Poland and Romania showing strong year-on-year improvements.
- Western European markets like France and Germany continue to lead, but with moderate annual growth rates.
- Markets like Sweden and Greece are underperforming compared to their peers, with Sweden even seeing a contraction in turnover.
Future trends to watch:
- The influence of inflation on food service prices, impacting turnover.
- The recovery post-COVID-19 restrictions, with potential for increased event-related services in both corporate and private sectors.
- The adoption of sustainable and locally sourced catering services, potentially driving market shifts.
Top countries in Turnover of Event Catering and Other Food Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17,490 | 2023 | +12.63% | +4.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15,740 | 2023 | +12.38% | +4.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12,180 | 2023 | +0.94% | +0.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8,400 | 2023 | +10.44% | +2.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6,260 | 2023 | +11.34% | +3.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4,020 | 2023 | +11.85% | +3.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 2,840 | 2023 | +15.54% | +3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2,480 | 2023 | +10.37% | +2.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,640 | 2023 | +17.92% | +11.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,280 | 2023 | +6.95% | +1.4% | View data |
