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Global Inflight Catering Market Size, Share, Analysis: By Flight Type: Full-Service Carriers, Low-Cost Carriers, Others; By Aircraft Seating Class: Economy Class, Business Class, First Class; By Flight Duration: Long Haul, Short Haul; By Food Type: Meals, Others; By Catering Type; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032
Global Inflight Catering Market Outlook
The global inflight catering market size attained approximately USD 14.54 billion in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.60% in the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching a value of around USD 21.79 billion by 2032.
Key Trends in the Global Inflight Catering Market
Inflight catering is the preparation and delivery of food, beverages, and snacks, among others, to passengers onboard a commercial flight. This service is delivered by airline catering services, which are usually situated near airports for quick delivery.
- Airlines are providing facilities such as preselection and pre-ordering meals, customisation of meals, and digital payments to improve passenger experiences, aiding the market growth.
- Some of the crucial inflight catering market trends are growing health awareness and evolving consumer dietary preferences, prompting caterers to include healthier food options such as fresh fruits, yoghurts, and poultry-based food products, among others, in their catalogue.
- As airlines increasingly provide complimentary meal services such as premium quality meals to businesses and first-class passengers to enhance their flight experience, the inflight catering market demand is significantly rising.
- Airline companies are addressing growing food wastage in cabins to become more sustainable by developing AI-based devices that can track and control inflight catering services.
Global Inflight Catering Market Analysis
Based on flight type, the market is classified into full-service carriers, and low-cost carriers, among others. On the basis of aircraft seating class, the market is divided into economy class, business class, and first class, among others.
The inflight catering market segmentation, based on flight duration, includes long haul and short haul. On the basis of food type, the market is categorised into meals, bakery and confectionery, and beverages, among others. Based on catering type, the market is bifurcated into retail onboard and classic catering. The regional markets for inflight catering are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the inflight catering market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.
- The Emirates Group
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
- Flying Food Group
- Amber Green Corporation (Abby's Catering)
- DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
- Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH
- LSG Group
- SATS Ltd.
- Saudi Airlines Catering
- Newrest Group Services SAS
- ANA Catering Service Co., Ltd.
- Others
Global Inflight Catering Market Share by Aircraft Seating Class
Economy class occupies a substantial portion of the global inflight catering market share owing to its affordable price range. It is a viable option among passengers who are travelling short distances as well as travellers on a budget. Furthermore, the availability of affordable meal options in economy class is also a driving factor. Catering services are working on expanding their menu and incorporating affordable regional cuisines to provide more options to passengers.
Global Inflight Catering Market Share by Region
As per the inflight catering market analysis, the Asia Pacific accounts for a sizeable share of the global market due to growth in international and domestic travel and a rise in disposable income. The regional demographic is gradually shifting towards air travel owing to its convenience and shorter travel time. Moreover, collaborations and partnerships between market players and airline companies to improve catering facilities in airlines are expected to foster the inflight catering market demand. Increasing investment by several government bodies to promote the development of the aircraft sector further provides a positive outlook to the market.
Competitive Landscape
The Emirates Group is an international aviation corporation, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Dubai, the UAE. It provides domestic and international air travel and hotel operations, among others.
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, incorporated in 1946, is a Hong Kong flag carrier based in Cathay City, Hong Kong. It offers air travel to over 190 destinations across Asia, North America, and Europe globally.
Flying Food Group, founded in 1983 and based in Chicago, the United States, is an in-flight catering company. It provides meals, ready-to-eat foods, snacks, and beverages, among others, to passengers onboard.
Other inflight catering market players include Amber Green Corporation (Abby's Catering), DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH, LSG Group, SATS Ltd., Saudi Airlines Catering, Newrest Group Services SAS, and ANA Catering Service Co., Ltd., among others.
Key Highlights of the Report
| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Scope of the Report |
Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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| Breakup by Flight Type |
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| Breakup by Aircraft Seating Class |
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| Breakup by Flight Duration |
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| Breakup by Food Type |
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| Breakup by Catering Type |
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| Breakup by Region |
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| Market Dynamics |
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
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 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Inflight Catering Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Inflight Catering Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Inflight Catering Market by Flight Type
8.4.1 Full-Service Carriers
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Low-Cost Carriers
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Others
8.5 Global Inflight Catering Market by Aircraft Seating Class
8.5.1 Economy Class
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Business Class
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 First Class
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Inflight Catering Market by Flight Duration
8.6.1 Long Haul
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Short Haul
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7 Global Inflight Catering Market by Food Type
8.7.1 Meals
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Bakery and Confectionery
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Beverages
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Others
8.8 Global Inflight Catering Market by Catering Type
8.8.1 Retail on Board
8.8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.2 Classic Catering
8.8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9 Global Inflight Catering Market by Region
8.9.1 North America
8.9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.2 Europe
8.9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.3 Asia Pacific
8.9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.4 Latin America
8.9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.5 Middle East and Africa
8.9.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Inflight Catering 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 Inflight Catering 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 Inflight Catering 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 Inflight Catering 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 Inflight Catering 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 The Emirates Group
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 Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
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
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 Amber Green Corporation (Abby's Catering)
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 DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
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 Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH
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 LSG Group
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 SATS Ltd.
15.2.8.1 Company Overview
15.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.8.4 Certifications
15.2.9 Saudi Airlines Catering
15.2.9.1 Company Overview
15.2.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.9.4 Certifications
15.2.10 Newrest Group Services SAS
15.2.10.1 Company Overview
15.2.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.10.4 Certifications
15.2.11 ANA Catering Service Co., Ltd.
15.2.11.1 Company Overview
15.2.11.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.11.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.11.4 Certifications
15.2.12 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Inflight Catering Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Flight Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Flight Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Aircraft Seating Class (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Aircraft Seating Class (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Flight Duration (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Flight Duration (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. Global Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Food Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Food Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. Global Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Catering Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Catering Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Global Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Global Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. North America Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. North America Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. Europe Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. Europe Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. Asia Pacific Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19. Asia Pacific Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20. Latin America Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
21. Latin America Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
22. Middle East and Africa Inflight Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
23. Middle East and Africa Inflight Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
24. Global Inflight Catering Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 14.54 billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.60% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching a value of around USD 21.79 billion by 2032.
The major market drivers are the rising adoption of inflight catering in long-haul flights and the increased adoption of catering services by airlines to enhance passengers’ experiences.
The key trends of the market include the growing availability of healthy food options on flights and the rising adoption of sustainable measures by airline companies to reduce food wastage.
The major regions in the market are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The various catering types considered in the market report are retail onboard and classic catering.
The key players in the market are The Emirates Group, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, Flying Food Group, Amber Green Corporation (Abby's Catering), DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH, LSG Group, SATS Ltd., Saudi Airlines Catering, Newrest Group Services SAS, and ANA Catering Service Co., Ltd., among others.
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