China Inflight Catering Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The China Inflight Catering Market is segmented by Seating Class (Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class), Flight Service Type (Full Service Providers, Low-Cost Carriers, Hybrid, and Others), and Food Type (Meals, Bakery and Confectionary, Beverages, and other Food Types). The report offers market size and forecasts for all the above segments in value (USD million).

China Inflight Catering Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

China Inflight Catering Industry Overview

The market is consolidated in nature with the presence of few players holding significant shares. Some of the key players are Air China, China Eastern Air Holding Company, Guangzhou Nanland Air Catering Co. Ltd, HNA Group, LSG Sky Chefs, and Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K) Ltd hold a significant market share in the Chinese inflight catering market. Companies in the market are trying their best to extend their presence in the market by gaining new contracts or by extending their existing contracts.

For instance, LSG Sky Chefs extended its catering agreement with Cathay Dragon at the airline's Hong Kong hub for a further seven years, extending the service through 2025. Such contract extensions are possible when the airlines are satisfied with the offerings of the caterers. Thus, caterers need to make sure they provide good quality food to the passengers as per the schedules, to gain the trust of the airlines.

China Inflight Catering Market Leaders

  1. Air China

  2. Flying Food Group

  3. Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K) Ltd.

  4. HNA Group

  5. LSG Sky Chefs

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
China Inflight Catering Market Concentration