Industry Statistics and Rankings
Country Benchmarking
Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 43 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Food & Drink Service Activities in Europe has a market size of €507.8bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.3 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 10m in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % 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 Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe is €507.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Food & Drink Service Activities in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 2m businesses in the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 8.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Food & Drink Service Activities in Europe include?
Restaurants and takeaways and Event catering are part of the Food & Drink Service Activities industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Food & Drink Service Activities industry is Spain.
How competitive is the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Food & Drink Service Activities industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Austria
- Food & Drink Service Activities in France
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Lithuania
- Food & Drink Service Activities in the Netherlands
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Belgium
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Cyprus
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Estonia
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Iceland
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Europe
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Spain
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Portugal
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Serbia
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Switzerland
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Czechia
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Turkey
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Ireland
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Finland
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Bulgaria
- Food and Beverage Service Activities in Germany
- Restaurants and Takeaways in Ireland
- Restaurants and Takeaways in Ireland
- Catering Services in Ireland
- Catering Services in Ireland
- Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland
- Pubs and Nightclubs in Ireland
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Greece
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Romania
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Norway
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Italy
- Food & Drink Service Activities in the UK
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Sweden
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Germany
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Latvia
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Luxembourg
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Russia
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Slovakia
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Hungary
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Denmark
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Poland
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Malta
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Croatia
- Food & Drink Service Activities in Slovenia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes food and beverage serving activities providing complete meals ordrinks fit for immediate consumption, whether in traditional restaurants, self-service ortake-away restaurants, or bars. It includes temporary and permanent stands, and those with or without seating.
What's included in this industry?
Restaurants and takeawaysEvent cateringIndustrial cateringBars and clubsCoffee shopsJuice and smoothie barsIndustry Code
56 - Food and beverage 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 Food & Drink Service Activities in Europe
- Employees in the Food & Drink Service Activities in Europe
- Business in the Food & Drink Service Activities in Europe
- Profit in the Food & Drink Service Activities 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 Food & Drink Service Activities 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 Food & Drink Service Activities 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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