Global In-Flight Catering Services Market - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030
Market Report I 2023-04-01 I 606 Pages I Data Bridge Market Research
The global in-flight catering services market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.6% in the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. The new market report contains data for the historic year 2021, the base year of calculation is 2022, and the forecast period is 2023 to 2030.
Market Segmentation:
Global In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Food Type (Meals, Convenience Food, Beverages, Bakery, Confectionary), Flight Category (Full-Service Carriers, Low-Cost Carriers), Aircraft Seating Class (Economy Class, Business Class, First Class), Catering Type (Retail On Board, Classic Catering), Flight Type (Domestic, International) Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Turkey, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, South Africa, U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Rest of the Middle East and Africa) Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030
Some of the major factors contributing to the growth of the global in-flight catering services market are:
- Rising number of airline passengers and non-stop flights
- Changing lifestyle, coupled with increasing disposable income
Market Players:
Some of the key market players in the global in-flight catering services market are listed below:
- dnata
- gategroup
- Cathay Pacific Catering Services
- LSG Group
- Newrest
- SATS Ltd.
- Flying Food Group.
- DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
- ANA CATERING SERVICE CO., LTD.
- Saudi Airlines Catering
- Emirates Flight Catering
- Brahim's Holdings
- Air Culinaire Worldwide
- air fayre
- EGYPTAIR IN-FLIGHT SERVICES
- Air Gourmet
- Beha Catering
- ABBY'S CATERING
- CAFS
- AeroChef
- DE LUXE LIMITED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 72
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 72
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 72
1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET 72
1.4 CURRENCY AND PRICING 74
1.5 LIMITATIONS 74
1.6 MARKETS COVERED 75
2 MARKET SEGMENTATION 79
2.1 MARKETS COVERED 79
2.2 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE 80
2.3 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY 81
2.4 DBMR TRIPOD DATA VALIDATION MODEL 82
2.5 PRIMARY INTERVIEWS WITH KEY OPINION LEADERS 85
2.6 MULTIVARIATE MODELLING 86
2.7 FOOD TYPE SEGMENT LIFELINE CURVE 86
2.8 MARKET END USER COVERAGE GRID 87
2.9 DBMR MARKET POSITION GRID 88
2.10 VENDOR SHARE ANALYSIS 89
2.11 SECONDARY SOURCES 90
2.12 ASSUMPTIONS 90
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 91
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 94
4.1 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS 97
4.2 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE OFFERING 98
4.3 OVERVIEW ON CONSUMPTION OF CATERING SERVICES PER AIRLINES 99
4.4 PACKAGE DESIGNING 100
4.5 PRICING ANALYSIS 101
4.6 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES 102
4.7 SERVICE POSITIONING 103
5 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 104
5.1 WORLD FOOD SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR AIRLINE CATERING 104
5.2 REGULATORY SCENARIO IN EUROPE 106
6 MARKET OVERVIEW 107
6.1 DRIVERS 109
6.1.1 RISING NUMBER OF AIRLINE PASSENGERS AND NON-STOP FLIGHTS 109
6.1.2 CHANGING LIFESTYLE COUPLED WITH INCREASING DISPOSABLE INCOME 109
6.1.3 INTENSE COMPETITION AMONG MARKET PLAYERS 109
6.2 RESTRAINTS 110
6.2.1 STRINGENCY IN FOOD QUALITY REGULATIONS 110
6.2.2 LACK OF FOOD CHOICES PROVIDED BY THE AIRLINES 110
6.3 OPPORTUNITIES 111
6.3.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN THE FLIGHT FOOD ORDERING FRAMEWORK 111
6.3.2 INCREASED ADOPTION OF INTERNET MEAL RESERVATION SYSTEMS BY THE MAJOR AIRLINE COMPANIES 111
6.4 CHALLENGES 112
6.4.1 RESTRICTIONS ON STORAGE SPACE AND DELIVERY 112
6.4.2 OFFERING A DIVERSITY OF RESTAURANTS 112
7 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, BY FOOD TYPE 113
7.1 OVERVIEW 114
7.2 MEALS 117
7.2.1 STANDARD MEALS 118
7.2.1.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 118
7.2.1.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 118
7.2.1.2.1 ECONOMY CLASS 119
7.2.1.2.2 BUSINESS CLASS 119
7.2.1.2.3 FIRST CLASS 119
7.2.2 SPECIALTY MEALS 119
7.2.2.1 HALAL MEALS 120
7.2.2.2 INFANT & BABY MEALS 120
7.2.2.3 DIABETIC/LOW SUGAR MEALS 120
7.2.2.4 GLUTEN-FREE MEALS 120
7.2.2.5 HIGH FIBER MEALS 120
7.2.2.6 BUDDHIST MEALS 120
7.2.2.7 GOURMET MEALS 121
7.2.2.8 KOSHER MEALS 121
7.2.2.9 OTHERS 121
7.2.2.9.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 121
7.2.2.9.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 121
7.2.2.9.2.1 ECONOMY CLASS 122
7.2.2.9.2.2 BUSINESS CLASS 122
7.2.2.9.2.3 FIRST CLASS 122
7.2.2.9.2.3.1 VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN MEALS 122
7.2.2.9.2.3.1.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 123
7.2.2.9.2.3.1.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 123
7.2.2.9.2.3.1.2.1 ECONOMY CLASS 123
7.2.2.9.2.3.1.2.2 BUSINESS CLASS 123
7.2.2.9.2.3.1.2.3 FIRST CLASS 123
7.2.2.9.2.3.2 NON-VEGETARIAN MEALS 123
7.2.2.9.2.3.2.1 CHICKEN 124
7.2.2.9.2.3.2.2 PORK 124
7.2.2.9.2.3.2.3 BEEF 124
7.2.2.9.2.3.2.4 FISH 124
7.2.2.9.2.3.2.5 OTHERS 124
7.2.2.9.2.3.2.5.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 125
7.2.2.9.2.3.2.5.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 125
7.2.2.10 ECONOMY CLASS 125
7.2.2.11 BUSINESS CLASS 125
7.2.2.12 FIRST CLASS 125
7.3 CONVENIENCE FOOD 126
7.3.1 SANDWHICH 127
7.3.2 BURGERS 127
7.3.3 PASTA 127
7.3.4 PIZZA 127
7.3.5 OTHERS 127
7.3.5.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 128
7.3.5.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 128
7.3.5.2.1 ECONOMY CLASS 128
7.3.5.2.2 BUSINESS CLASS 128
7.3.5.2.3 FIRST CLASS 128
7.4 BEVERAGES 128
7.4.1 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 129
7.4.1.1 FRUIT JUICES 130
7.4.1.2 ENEGERY DRINKS 130
7.4.1.3 SPORTS DRINK 130
7.4.1.4 OTHERS 130
7.5 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 130
7.5.1 BEER 131
7.5.2 WHISKY 131
7.5.3 BRANDY 131
7.5.4 RUM 131
7.5.5 OTHERS 131
7.5.5.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 132
7.5.5.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 132
7.5.5.2.1 ECONOMY CLASS 132
7.5.5.2.2 BUSINESS CLASS 132
7.5.5.2.3 FIRST CLASS 132
7.6 BAKERY 132
7.6.1 BAKERY & ROLL PRODUCTS 133
7.6.2 COOKIES, BISCUITS & CRACKERS 134
7.6.3 BROWNIES 134
7.6.4 CAKES, PASTRIES & TRUFFLE 134
7.6.5 TART & PIES 134
7.6.6 TORTILLA 134
7.6.7 OTHERS 134
7.6.7.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 134
7.6.7.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 135
7.6.7.2.1 ECONOMY CLASS 135
7.6.7.2.2 BUSINESS CLASS 135
7.6.7.2.3 FIRST CLASS 135
7.7 CONFECTIONARY 135
7.7.1 SUGARED CONFECTIONARY 136
7.7.2 CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONARY 136
7.7.2.1 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 137
7.7.2.2 LOW-COST CARRIERS 137
7.7.2.2.1 ECONOMY CLASS 137
7.7.2.2.2 BUSINESS CLASS 137
7.7.2.2.3 FIRST CLASS 137
8 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, BY FLIGHT CATEGORY 138
8.1 OVERVIEW 139
8.2 FULL-SERVICE CARRIERS 142
8.3 LOW-COST CARRIERS 142
9 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT SEATING CLASS 144
9.1 OVERVIEW 145
9.2 ECONOMY CLASS 148
9.3 BUSINESS CLASS 148
9.4 FIRST CLASS 149
10 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, BY CATERING TYPE 150
10.1 OVERVIEW 151
10.2 RETAIL ON BOARD 154
10.3 CLASSIC CATERING 154
11 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, BY FLIGHT TYPE 156
11.1 OVERVIEW 157
11.2 DOMESTIC 160
11.2.1 SHORT HAUL 161
11.2.2 LONG HAUL 161
11.3 INTERNATIONAL 161
11.3.1 LONG HAUL 162
11.3.2 SHORT HAUL 162
12 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, BY REGION 163
12.1 OVERVIEW 164
12.2 NORTH AMERICA 169
12.2.1 U.S. 184
12.2.2 CANADA 194
12.2.3 MEXICO 204
12.3 EUROPE 215
12.3.1 GERMANY 231
12.3.2 U.K. 242
12.3.3 ITALY 253
12.3.4 FRANCE 264
12.3.5 SPAIN 275
12.3.6 SWITZERLAND 286
12.3.7 ETHERLANDS 297
12.3.8 BELGIUM 308
12.3.9 RUSSIA 319
12.3.10 TURKEY 330
12.3.11 REST OF EUROPE 341
12.4 ASIA-PACIFIC 342
12.4.1 JAPAN 358
12.4.2 CHINA 369
12.4.3 SOUTH KOREA 380
12.4.4 INDIA 391
12.4.5 AUSTRALIA 401
12.4.6 SINGAPORE 411
12.4.7 THAILAND 422
12.4.8 INDONESIA 433
12.4.9 MALAYSIA 444
12.4.10 PHILIPPINES 454
12.4.11 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC 464
12.5 SOUTH AMERICA 465
12.5.1 BRAZIL 480
12.5.2 ARGENTINA 491
12.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA 501
12.6 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA 502
12.6.1 SOUTH AFRICA 517
12.6.2 U.A.E 527
12.6.3 SAUDI ARABIA 537
12.6.4 OMAN 547
12.6.5 KUWAIT 557
12.6.6 REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA 567
13 GLOBAL IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES MARKET, COMPANY LANDSCAPE 568
13.1 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: GLOBAL 568
13.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: NORTH AMERICA 569
13.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: EUROPE 570
13.4 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: ASIA-PACIFIC 571
14 SWOT ANALYSIS 572
15 COMPANY PROFILE 573
15.1 DNATA 573
15.1.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 573
15.1.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 573
15.1.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 574
15.1.4 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 574
15.1.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 574
15.2 GATEGROUP 575
15.2.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 575
15.2.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 575
15.2.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 576
15.2.4 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 576
15.2.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 576
15.3 CATHAY PACIFIC CATERING SERVICES 577
15.3.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 577
15.3.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 577
15.3.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 578
15.3.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 578
15.4 LSG GROUP 579
15.4.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 579
15.4.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 579
15.4.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 580
15.4.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 580
15.5 NEWREST 581
15.5.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 581
15.5.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 581
15.5.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 582
15.5.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 582
15.6 ABBY'S CATERING 583
15.6.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 583
15.6.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 583
15.6.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 583
15.7 AEROCHEF 584
15.7.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 584
15.7.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 584
15.7.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 584
15.8 AIR CULINAIRE WORLDWIDE 585
15.8.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 585
15.8.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 585
15.8.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 585
15.9 AIR FAYRE 586
15.9.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 586
15.9.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 586
15.9.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 586
15.10 AIR GOURMET 587
15.10.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 587
15.10.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 587
15.10.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 587
15.11 ANA CATERING SERVICE CO., LTD. 588
15.11.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 588
15.11.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 588
15.11.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 588
15.12 BEHA CATERING 589
15.12.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 589
15.12.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 589
15.12.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 589
15.13 BRAHIM'S HOLDINGS 590
15.13.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 590
15.13.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 590
15.13.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 591
15.13.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 591
15.14 CAFS 592
15.14.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 592
15.14.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 592
15.14.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 592
15.15 DE LUXE LIMITED. 593
15.15.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 593
15.15.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 593
15.15.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 593
15.16 DO & CO AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT 594
15.16.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 594
15.16.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 594
15.16.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 595
15.16.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 595
15.17 EGYPTAIR IN-FLIGHT SERVICES 596
15.17.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 596
15.17.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 596
15.17.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 596
15.18 EMIRATES FLIGHT CATERING 597
15.18.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 597
15.18.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 597
15.18.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 597
15.19 FLYING FOOD GROUP 598
15.19.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 598
15.19.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 598
15.19.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 598
15.20 SATS LTD. 599
15.20.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 599
15.20.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 599
15.20.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 600
15.20.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 600
15.21 SAUDI AIRLINES CATERING 601
15.21.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 601
15.21.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 601
15.21.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 602
15.21.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 602
16 QUESTIONNAIRE 603
17 RELATED REPORTS 606
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