Food service equipment refers to a broad range of tools, appliances and machinery used in commercial kitchens, restaurants, catering businesses and other food preparation and service establishments. This market includes products designed to assist in food preparation, cooking, storage and serving, ensuring efficiency, hygiene and compliance with food safety regulations.
The food service equipment market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of Food service equipment refers to all tools and equipment such as utensils, crockery and cutlery used to prepare and cook, store, serve and wash food and beverage products. These come in multiple modes such as hand-operated, semi-automatic and fully automatic. These aim to provide the correct quantity of food served at optimal temperature, ensuring higher end-user productivity levels.
The global food service equipment market was valued at $31,785.26 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 4.00%.
Growth In Food And Beverage Industry
During the historic period, the growth in food and beverage industry propelled the growth of the food service equipment market. As consumer preferences shift towards dining out, quick-service restaurants, and cloud kitchens, businesses are investing in advanced food service equipment to enhance efficiency, maintain food quality, and meet safety regulations. The rise of food delivery services and expansion of hospitality sectors have further driven the need for high-performance cooking, refrigeration, and cleaning equipment. Also, the increase in export sale of food and drinks led to growth in food and beverage industry. For instance, in September 2023, according to the Food and Drink Federation, a UK-based association representing and advising food and beverage producers, from £11.5 billion ($14.05 billion) in 2022 to about £12 billion ($14.66 billion) in the first half of 2023, the food and drink industry saw an increase in export sales. Therefore, growth in food and beverage industry drove the growth of the food service equipment market.
Advanced Ice And Water Dispensers To Improve Operational Efficiency
Major companies operating in the food service equipment market are focusing on developing innovative ice and water dispensers to enhance efficiency, improve sanitation, and meet the growing demand for touch-free and energy-efficient solutions. These advanced dispensers incorporate features such as infrared touchless technology, antimicrobial protection, UV water treatment, and high-capacity ice production to ensure hygiene and reliability in commercial food service settings. For example, in July 2024, Scotsman Ice Systems, a US-based manufacturer of food service equipment launched the Meridian HID207 compact countertop ice and water dispenser. The HID207 dispenser is designed for compact spaces, featuring reliability, sanitation, and ease of use. It produces up to 196 pounds (88.90 kilogram/kg) of ice daily under optimal conditions and has a 7-pound (3.1 kg) storage capacity. For easy maintenance, it incorporates a sealed, maintenance-free bearing system and an external removable air filter for hassle-free cleaning.
The global food service equipment markets fairly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 36.16% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider food service equipment market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction And Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by equipment, by distribution channel and by end-user.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by equipment, by distribution channel and by end-user in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies- Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers And Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for food service equipment providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Equipment: Kitchen Purpose Equipment; Refrigeration Equipment; Ware Washing Equipment; Storage And Handling Equipment; Other Equipment
- 2) By Distribution Channel: Onlin; Offline
- 3) By End User: Full Service Restaurant; Quick Service Restaurant; Institutional; Other End-Users
- Companies Mentioned: Hoshizaki Corp; The Middleby Corporation; Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Ali Group; AB Electrolux; Franke Holding AG
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; food service equipment indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.