The event catering sector in Sweden observed fluctuations in employment from 2013 to 2023, noting a peak in 2019 with 2.46 thousand employees. The year 2020 experienced a significant decline by 34.05% due to pandemic impacts but rebounded notable in subsequent years, reaching 2.52 thousand employees in 2023. Year-on-year growth in 2022 and 2023 saw strong recovery at 15.69% and 10.49%, respectively. The 5-year CAGR for this period is 4.07%, showing a solid recovery trajectory as the sector bounces back from disruptions.
Looking ahead, forecasted data indicates a steady increase in employment with a forecast 5-year CAGR of 2.05% through 2028, reaching 2.87 thousand employees. This represents a 10.7% overall growth rate from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in catering logistics, evolving consumer preferences for sustainable and healthy options, and the potential impacts of economic fluctuations on event spending.