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Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032
Market Report I 2023-12-22 I 220 Pages I EMR Inc.
Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032
Market Outlook
According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global in-flight catering services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2024 and 2032. Aided by the recovering airline industry post-pandemic disruptions and the ever-growing demand for gourmet in-flight experiences, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032.
In-flight catering services refer to the provision of food and beverages to passengers during flights. These services have evolved significantly over the years from mere essentials to a diverse range of gourmet culinary experiences that reflect global cuisines and dietary preferences. The growing competition among airlines to provide distinct and high-quality in-flight experiences to their passengers has been a pivotal factor driving the enhancement of catering services.
One of the chief accelerators for in-flight catering services market growth is the surging international travel driven by globalisation, business expansion, and tourism. As airlines expand their reach and frequency, the demand for superior and varied in-flight catering services grows in tandem. Airlines are now focusing on regional specialities, and dietary requirements, and even collaborating with celebrity chefs to craft unique in-flight menus.
As per the in-flight catering services market analysis, in tandem with the global health and wellness trend, there's a rising demand for healthier and dietary-specific in-flight meal options. Airlines are now catering to vegan, gluten-free, keto, and other dietary preferences, thus broadening their audience and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Furthermore, the premium and business classes of major airlines have witnessed a significant overhaul of their catering services, propelling the in-flight catering services market demand. Personalised meal options, multi-course gourmet dishes, and enhanced beverage selections are increasingly becoming the norm in these premium segments, reflecting the broader trend of luxury travel.
Moreover, sustainability is now at the forefront of this industry. With increased awareness about environmental concerns, in-flight catering services are moving towards eco-friendly packaging, reducing plastic usage, and managing food waste more efficiently. Airlines are partnering with sustainability initiatives to achieve these goals, reflecting a global shift towards greener practices.
Emerging markets, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, with their booming travel industry and growing middle class, are further increasing the value of in-flight catering services market size. The unique culinary diversity of these regions provides a plethora of opportunities for airlines to enhance and diversify their in-flight meal options.
Market Segmentation
The market can be divided based on aircraft class, flight type, food type, and region.
Market Breakup by Aircraft Class
- Economy Class
- Business Class
- First Class
Market Breakup by Flight Type
- Full Services
- Low Cost
Market Breakup by Food Type
- Meals
- Bakery and Confectionary
- Beverages
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape
The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global in-flight catering services market. Some of the major players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
- Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC
- Flying food Group LLC
- LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG
- Newrest Group International S.A.S
- SATS Limited
- Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Aircraft Class
8.4.1 Economy Class
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Business Class
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 First Class
8.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5 Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Flight Type
8.5.1 Full Services
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Low Cost
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Food Type
8.6.1 Meals
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Bakery and Confectionery
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Beverages
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Others
8.7 Global In-Flight Catering Services Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America In-Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa In- Flight Catering Services Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier's Power
14.2.2 Buyer's Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Emirates Flight Catering Company LLC
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Flying food Group LLC
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Newrest Group International S.A.S
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 SATS Limited
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global In-Flight Catering Services Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Aircraft Class (USD billion), 2018-2023
3. Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Aircraft Class (USD billion), 2024-2032
4. Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Flight Type (USD billion), 2018-2023
5. Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Flight Type (USD billion), 2024-2032
6. Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Food Type (USD billion), 2018-2023
7. Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Food Type (USD billion), 2024-2032
8. Global In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD billion), 2018-2023
9. Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD billion), 2024-2032
10. North America In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
11. North America In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
12. Europe In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
13. Europe In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
14. Asia Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
15. Asia Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
16. Latin America In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
17. Latin America In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
18. Middle East and Africa In-Flight Catering Services Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2018-2023
19. Middle East and Africa In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD billion), 2024-2032
20. Global In-Flight Catering Services Market Structure
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