In 2023, Spain led the European market with 14.9% of food and beverage enterprises, slightly declining by 0.56% year-on-year. Italy and France followed with Italian businesses dropping by 2.55% and French increasing slightly by 1.65%. Germany and the UK saw moderate growths, at 0.083% and 1.14% respectively. Notably, Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina marked significant increases, by 5.91% and 4.09%. Conversely, Malta and Bulgaria faced declines of 3.1% and 1.64%. Overall, a diverse landscape with minor shifts dominates the European food and beverage enterprise market.
Looking forward, watch for:
- The stabilization of growth in major markets like Germany and the UK, driven by changing consumer patterns post-pandemic.
- Potential expansions and increased enterprise activity in dynamically growing markets like the Netherlands and Lithuania.
- Economic adjustments affecting smaller countries with significant decreases such as Malta, creating room for strategic opportunities.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Food and Beverage Services Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 14.9 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.67 | 2023 | -2.56% | -2.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.22 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 11.24 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.083% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.61 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 4.43 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.2 | 2023 | -1.18% | -1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.77 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.31 | 2023 | +2.33% | +1.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.89 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.69% | View data |
