Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: June 2024
WZ I56.14DERevenue
€5.2bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XXX.Xm
Employees
166k
Businesses
20,602
Wages
€X.Xbn
Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany industry analysis
The café and ice cream parlour sector benefited from a positive economic environment and the growing out-of-home market until 2019. In 2020, the measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, which included the temporary closure of catering establishments, led to a 25.1% slump in sales for cafés and ice cream parlours. As a result of this sharp pandemic-related slump in sales, industry sales declined overall in the period from 2019 to 2024, falling by an average of 2.8% per year. Due to the gradual easing of infection control measures, together with the gradual economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis, industry sales rose again in 2022. For 2024, further sales growth of 0.9% to €5.2 billion is expected due to rising average net household income, which will only be dampened by the increase in VAT to 19%.Rising net household incomes are increasing spending on non-essential consumer goods, including caffeinated drinks and sweet baked goods. The increasingly warm climate is also boosting sales growth as ice cream parlours stay open longer. Cafés and ice cream parlours are mainly found in cities, where they benefit from tourism and the high population density. Increasing health awareness among consumers has opened up opportunities for industry players to offer their guests healthier and sustainably produced food and drinks. However, the negative effects of the health trend outweigh the positive ones, as more and more consumers are refraining from consuming food and drinks with a high sugar or fat content. Another risk is external competition from supermarkets, discounters and bakeries. Retailers offer cheaper alternatives to the industry's products, which café and ice cream parlour operators can hardly compete with. < />For the period from 2024 to 2029, IBISWorld expects average turnover growth of 2.4% per year and industry turnover of 5.8 billion euros in 2029. The continuing prosperity of coffee house chains in particular is likely to contribute to this development. These are also a reason for the expected increase in the number of businesses and employees in the café and ice cream parlour sector over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
- Cafés and ice cream parlours are adapting to changing consumer trends. They are increasingly offering healthy and sustainable alternatives to traditional industry products such as coffee, cakes and pastries, as well as vegan and gluten-free options.
- The café and ice cream parlour sector generates its largest share of sales with beverages. Coffee is the most popular drink, but demand for tea has grown recently.
- The distribution of businesses in the sector depends on the purchasing power of consumers. Many cafés and ice cream parlours have set up shop in Bavaria, as incomes are comparatively high there.
- Cafés and ice cream parlours compete strongly with bakeries. The latter often also run a small café, but usually offer their products more cheaply than pure cafés.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €5.2bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Cafés were particularly affected by the pandemic
- The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020 impacted both everyday life and economic development in Germany.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Cafés and ice cream parlours expand their range
- In the next five years, industry players are expected to further expand their industry offering in order to survive the intense internal and external competition.
Biggest companies in the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
AmRest Coffee Deutschland Sp. z o.o. & Co. KG | 147.1 | |
Espresso House Germany GmbH & Co. KG | 29.0 | |
Coffee Fellows GmbH | 22.9 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Drinks, Cakes and pastries and Ice cream. Drinks is the largest segment of the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Coffee is the most popular drink in cafés and ice cream parlours
- Ice cream parlours and cafés usually offer coffee, tea, milkshakes and other hot and cold drinks. Soft drinks such as mineral water, iced teas and lemonades are also sold.
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Competitors
- Supermarkets in Germany
- Hotels in Germany
- Full-Service Restaurants in Germany
- Self-Service Restaurants in Germany
- Takeaway Restaurants in Germany
- Food-Service Contractors in Germany
Complementors
- Tourism in Germany
International industries
- Coffee & Snack Shops in the US
- Coffee & Snack Shops in Canada
- Cafes and Coffee Shops in Australia
- Cafes and Restaurants in New Zealand
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
In the sector, confectionery products, ice cream, coffee and tea are sold for consumption on the spot in a hospitality room. Ice cream is also offered in scoops to take away. The sector also includes the operation of ice cream vending machines. However, vending machine sales and catering services on a licensed basis, for example in sports venues, are not part of the industry.
What's included in this industry?
DrinksCakes and pastriesIce creamCompanies
AmRest Coffee Deutschland Sp. z o.o. & Co. KGEspresso House Germany GmbH & Co. KGCoffee Fellows GmbHPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
COFFEE ROASTERSCLASSIC RESTAURANTSFAST FOOD RESTAURANTSPOINT-OF-SERVICE SYSTEMIndustry Code
WZ 56.10.4 - Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Cafés and ice cream parlours are adapting to changing consumer trends. They are increasingly offering healthy and sustainable alternatives to traditional industry products su...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The café and ice cream parlour sector generates its largest share of sales with beverages. Coffee is the most popular drink, but demand for tea has grown recently.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The distribution of businesses in the sector depends on the purchasing power of consumers. Many cafés and ice cream parlours have set up shop in Bavaria, as incomes are compa...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Cafés and ice cream parlours compete strongly with bakeries. The latter often also run a small café, but usually offer their products more cheaply than pure cafés.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in the café and ice cream parlour sector. The largest market share is currently held by AmRest Coffee Germany, the parent company of the Starbucks ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of AmRest Coffee Deutschland Sp. z o.o. & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Espresso House Germany GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Coffee Fellows GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for AmRest Coffee Deutschland Sp. z o.o. & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Espresso House Germany GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Coffee Fellows GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Increasing health awareness is having a negative impact on cafés and ice cream parlours. Many industry products are very high in sugar and are therefore increasingly being av...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The café and ice cream parlour sector generates a relatively high profit margin. This is due to the low material costs for sweet pastries and drinks as well as comparatively ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
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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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany is €5.2bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 20,602 businesses in the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours market in Germany are AmRest Coffee Deutschland Sp. z o.o. & Co. KG, Espresso House Germany GmbH & Co. KG and Coffee Fellows GmbH
What does the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany include?
Drinks and Cakes and pastries are part of the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is AmRest Coffee Deutschland Sp. z o.o. & Co. KG.
How competitive is the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Cafés & Ice-Cream Parlours industry in Germany.
