Germany Foodservice Market Size

Germany Foodservice Market Analysis

The Germany Foodservice Market size is estimated at 132.04 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 175.27 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.83% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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132.04 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

175.27 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

6.18 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

5.83 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Foodservice Type

43.28 %

value share, Full Service Restaurants, 2023

Growing demand for international cuisines, especially Asian food, with the expanding popularity of tourists from Asian nations, benefited the expansion of FSR outlets.

Largest Segment by Outlet Type

74.92 %

value share, Independent Outlets, 2023

Germany's diverse population has led to a demand for innovative restaurants with diverse menus, to which independent outlets can cater and adapt quickly to trends.

Fastest-growing segment by Foodservice Type

12.75 %

Projected CAGR, Cloud Kitchen, 2024-2029

Cloud kitchens are growing in Germany due to the rise of online food delivery platforms and changing consumer behavior, offering cost-effective and convenient solutions.

Fastest-growing segment by Outlet Type

6.39 %

Projected CAGR, Chained Outlets, 2024-2029

Chain restaurants are expanding quickly due to the accelerated infrastructure construction in emerging economies, making them establish a widespread presence.

Leading Market Player

0.70 %

market share, AmRest Holdings SE, 2022

It has a presence in over 500 locations in Germany, and it focuses on offering diverse menus and a pleasant dining experience, which has helped it become a significant player.

Full service restaurants emerged as the largest segment due to increased preference for regional cuisines

Germany Foodservice Industry Segmentation

Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants are covered as segments by Foodservice Type. Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets are covered as segments by Outlet. Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel are covered as segments by Location.

• Full-service restaurants accounted for the largest market share in the German foodservice market in 2022, with Asian and European cuisines accounting for the major shares of 41.31% and 30.98%, respectively. The demand for these cuisines is attributed to the increased preference of Germans for authentic regional cuisines and international options like doner (Turkish kebab) and Asian-Pacific cuisine like Coa (Asian wok and rice bowls) and Poke You (fresh fish, Hawaiian style). Italian cuisine is perceived as healthier and less expensive; thus, new Italian concepts, such as Mama, with healthy offerings of low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan options, are in demand.
• The sub-segment for cafes and bars is expected to register a CAGR of 5.77%, by value, during the forecast period in the country, owing to the rising consumption of tea and coffee in the country, especially specialty tea/coffee. The number of specialty coffee shops, coffee consumption in offices, and in-house brewing is increasing due to the growing preference for specialty coffee and freshly ground coffee pods. The amount of roasted coffee consumed in the home increased by 2.1%, i.e., 7,900 metric tons, in 2021. Around 500 million more cups of coffee were drunk across Germany in 2021 compared to 2020.
• The cloud kitchen sub-segment is the fastest growing among all others and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 13.08%, by value, during the forecast period. The growth is expected to be aided by the increasing online food deliveries through smartphone applications led by platform-to-consumer services, such as Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo. Between March 2020 and September 2021, Uber Eats and Just Eat accounted for 16% of the downloads of the top 50 food delivery apps in Germany.