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I AgreeAnalysis of In-Flight Catering Market Covering 30+ Countries Including Analysis of US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Nordics, GCC countries, Japan, Korea and many more
In 2023, demand for in-flight catering accounts for a market valuation of US$ 17.8 billion and is forecasted to reach US$ 30.2 billion by the end of 2033. The global in-flight catering market is expected to exhibit expansion at a steady 5.4% CAGR over the next ten years.
Rising number of air travellers and low airfares are expected to be primary factors that are expected to promulgate in-flight catering demand across the world over the coming years. The introduction of long non-stop flights across the world and the rising number of people travelling on these flights are also expected to favour market development throughout the forecast period.
Increasing investments to enhance the inflight travel experience by airlines across the world is also predicted to promote demand for better catering services in airlines in the future.
Rising disposable income, increasing leisure travel and corporate travel, changing customer preferences, improving standards of living, and advancements in the food service industry are other factors that are expected to benefit market growth through 2033.
In-flight catering providers are also focusing on reducing food waste to achieve sustainability goals and improve profitability by cutting waste losses. This is creating new opportunities for established as well as new in-flight catering companies in the global landscape.
On the contrary, stringent mandates implemented by governments and regulatory authorities to regulate food safety in airline catering are predicted to have an impeding effect on the overall market evolution in the long term.
The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be the most opportune market for airline catering service providers and this can be ascribed to the rising number of domestic and international air travelers in this region. China and India are anticipated to emerge as highly lucrative markets in this region. Increasing medical tourism and rising per capita disposable income are two crucial aspects governing demand for catering in airlines in the aforementioned countries.
A detailed analysis of all trends, restraints, challenges, and opportunities in major and minor regions across the world affecting in-flight catering market growth has been discussed in detail in this updated study by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.
Report Attributes |
Details |
In-Flight Catering Market Size (2023) |
US$ 17.8 Billion |
Projected Market Value (2033F) |
US$ 30.2 Billion |
Global Market Growth Rate (2023-2033) |
5.4% CAGR |
Europe Market Share (2022) |
35% |
United States Market Growth Rate (2023-2033) |
6% CAGR |
Key Companies Profiled |
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“Inflight Food Waste Management: Focus of Start-up Companies”
Upcoming in-flight catering companies are focusing on providing unique solutions to manage inflight food wastage and optimize profitability and business for inflight caterers across the world.
“Rising Demand for Healthy Inflight Meals to Provide Rewarding Business Scope”
Obesity has become a prominent issue for the citizens of the United States in recent years and this has led to high demand for healthy food products on flights and reduced consumption of fast foods. Changing diet preferences, increasing awareness about health and fitness, and a rising number of domestic and international air travelers in the U.S. are other factors that are expected to drive market development in the future.
The country is anticipated to account for more than 30% of the market share in the global airline catering services industry landscape by the end of 2033.
“Rising Disposable Income to Significantly Drive Market Growth Potential”
Many countries in the Asia Pacific region have been witnessing a hike in per capita disposable income which has led to an increased number of domestic as well as international air travelers, subsequently resulting in the growing demand for catering services in airlines. Japan and South Korea have been witnessing an increase in the number of travelers through airlines and this trend is expected to pick up pace over the coming years as well.
Different preferences of travelers, rising demand for continental cuisine, changing standards of living, and high demand for better inflight services are other factors that are forecasted to guide market development in Korea and Japan over the next ten years.
“United Kingdom to be Most Prominent Market in European Region”
The presence of key airlines in the United Kingdom such as British Airways and Easyjet is a prominent factor that drives demand for in-flight catering in the country and makes it the most attractive market in the European region. Airlines in the country are focusing on improving their connectivity by launching flights to new destinations and attracting new travelers that fuel the demand for a new menu for catering services in airlines.
Moreover, investments in the U.K. aviation industry are increasing rapidly owing to its bright growth outlook over the coming years. This factor is also expected to indirectly favor demand for in-flight catering through 2033.
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“Economy Class to Account for Dominant Market Revenue Share”
Based on airline class, the market for in-flight catering is segmented into economy, business, and first class.
A high number of people flying in economy class owing to reduced airfares, rising disposable income, and increasing interest in leisure travel activities. Changing consumer preferences for high-quality inflight meals and increasing investments by airlines to provide better services for economy-class passengers are other prospects that could promote in-flight catering demand in this segment across the forecast period. The rising number of frequent flyers through low-cost carriers are also expected to fuel demand for airline catering services over the coming years.
Prime in-flight catering suppliers are focusing on expanding their business scope through collaborations and partnerships with various airlines across the world.
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Demand for in-flight catering accounts for a US$ 17.8 billion valuation in 2023.
The global in-flight catering market is estimated to reach US$ 30.2 billion by 2033-end.
In-flight catering demand is forecasted to rise at 5.4% CAGR over the next ten years.
The U.S. market for in-flight catering is expected to account for more than 30% of the global revenue share by 2033.
Emirates Group, Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines), LSG Sky Chefs Inc., Dnata, and SATS Ltd. are prime in-flight catering companies.