Industry Statistics and Rankings
Country Benchmarking
Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 33 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe has a market size of €76.6bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.2 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 2m in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe is €76.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 127k businesses in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 8.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe include?
Event catering and Food-service contracting are part of the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry is Spain.
How competitive is the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Luxembourg
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Russia
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Slovakia
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Italy
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Sweden
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Turkey
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Latvia
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Austria
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in France
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Lithuania
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in the Netherlands
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Switzerland
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Finland
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Slovenia
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Bulgaria
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Greece
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Romania
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Norway
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Poland
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Cyprus
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Estonia
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Iceland
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Spain
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Portugal
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Serbia
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Belgium
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Hungary
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Czechia
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Denmark
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Malta
- Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Croatia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This group includes catering activities for individual events or for a specified period of time and the operation of food concessions, such as at sports or similar facilities. It includes individual events and longer-term contracts like airline or school catering.
What's included in this industry?
Event cateringFood-service contractingFood concession standsCanteens and cafeteriasIndustry Code
562 - Event catering and other food service activities in Europe
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe
- Employees in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe
- Business in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe
- Profit in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2024)
- IVA by Region (2024)
- Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Employment by Region (2024)
- Exports by Region (2024)
- Imports by Region (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Caterers & Food-Service Contractors in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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