Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market is estimated to reach USD 9.7 Billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 6.3%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, including market size and trends, product mix, applications, and supplier analysis. Airline culinary services provide unique meals onboard, adding to the whole travel experience. Usually, airline service carts are used to serve these meals, which are prepared by specialised catering services. Automated plastic wrapping, conveyor belts for meal packaging and rail systems for trolley movement are just a few examples of the extensive automation used in flight kitchens. Flight kitchens frequently have on-site food analysis laboratories for compliance testing because hygiene and safety are of the utmost importance. Sustaining elevated culinary benchmarks guarantees travellers' pleasure and well-being when travelling.
- September 2022: SATS Ltd. has entered into an agreement to purchase Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for a cash sum of EURO 1.2 billion (USD 1.1 billion) in September 2022. This transaction is expected to turn Singapore's catering and gateway services company into the largest airborne goods handler globally.
- July 2021: To accommodate the company's expanding clientele throughout the region, SATS announced in July 2021 that they would be establishing the first central kitchen in India with an investment of INR 210 crore (USD 25.3 million).
Market Opportunities and Challenges
The Asia-Pacific in-flight catering market is currently being driven by the growing emphasis on customer-centric meal menus, as most airlines are adding new items to their menus to serve customers higher quality food while taking their tastes into consideration. The introduction of new long-haul routes and destinations along with the rise in air travel in this area could potentially open up fresh opportunities for the Asia-Pacific in-flight catering industry.
Advancements in aircraft design have evolved to prioritize safety and fuel efficiency, but enhancing the passenger experience is crucial for the sustainability of air travel. Traditional galleys are being replaced with automated loading systems, and fountain drink dispensers using syrups and powders are replacing bottles and cans. These innovations streamline food ordering processes, reducing crew workload and enabling a focus on safety. The removal of trolleys compensates for the added weight of the system, while eliminating cans and bottles saves additional weight. Smaller galley designs create more space for passengers, allowing for increased seat pitch and improved comfort during flights.
However, food safety is of utmost importance to the airline catering sector, as demonstrated by its continuous commitment to creating industry standards. Ensuring the safety of food and beverages ingested during flights requires an all-encompassing food safety management system that covers all stages, from product creation to onboard service. The International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and the Association of European Airlines (AEA) created the World Food Safety Guidelines, which are the main source of information used to make sure food safety regulations are followed by the airline sector worldwide. Food and catering services that don't follow these rules may be subject to strict regulations.
Market Competitive Landscape
There are both domestic and foreign competitors in the fiercely competitive Asia-Pacific in-flight catering sector. The major key players in the Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market are: Air China, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (HK) Ltd, Emirates Flight Catering, Flying Food Group, Gate Gourmet, Jetfinity, Journey Group PLC, LSG Sky Chefs, Newrest International Group SAS, Sats Ltd, Others. These businesses can meet the increasing demand for in-flight meals because they have a vast network of facilities, strong relationships with airlines, and a wealth of knowledge. There are also a number of local and regional companies that concentrate on particular airline contracts or niche markets. A few of the variables that drive market competition are cost, value, menu personalisation, and dependability of service.
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2020-2033 |
| Base year considered | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2033 |
| Segments covered | By Food Type, By Flight Category, By Aircraft Seating Class
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| Regions covered | China, India, Japan, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific
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| Companies Covered | Air China, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (HK) Ltd, Emirates Flight Catering, Flying Food Group, Gate Gourmet, Jetfinity, Journey Group PLC, LSG Sky Chefs, Newrest International Group SAS, Sats Ltd, Others
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COVID-19 Impact on Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
COVID-19 had a negative impact on the Asia-Pacific in-flight catering services market since it closed down the food and beverage industry and caused flight schedule restrictions, logistical issues, and inadequate product testing. Despite this, it is projected that government assistance and improvements in in-flight meal ordering systems would present favourable growth opportunities. Furthermore, higher disposable incomes and enhanced market player partnerships are expected to fuel market expansion. Following the pandemic, the industry has grown significantly, and businesses are still working to improve the aviation catering framework by developing new ideas and technologies.
Key Target Audience:
- Airlines (Commercial, Charter, Private)
- In-flight Catering Companies
- Aircraft Operators
- Aviation Catering Suppliers
- Airport Authorities and Management
- Flight Attendants and Crew
- Food and Beverage Suppliers
- Travel Agencies and Tour Operators
- Catering Equipment Manufacturers
- Other
Our in-depth analysis of the Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market includes the following segments:
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By Food Type: |
Bakery and Confectionary
Beverages
Meals
Other Food Types
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By Flight Category: |
Full-Service Carriers
Low-cost Carriers
Hybrid and Other Flight Types
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By Aircraft Seating Class: |
Business Class
Economy Class
First Class
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Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Overview of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Segmentation of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market By Food Type (Bakery and Confectionary, Beverages, Meals, Other Food Types)
- Segmentation of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market By Flight Category (Full-Service Carriers, Low-cost Carriers, Hybrid and Other Flight Types)
- Segmentation of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market By Aircraft Seating Class (Business Class, Economy Class, First Class)
- Statistical Snap of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Expansion Analysis of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Problems and Obstacles in Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Competitive Landscape in the Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Impact of COVID-19 and Demonetization on Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Details on Current Investment in Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Competitive Analysis of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Prominent Players in the Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- SWOT Analysis of Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
- Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market
7. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Food Type (USD Million)
7.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Value Share and Forecast, By Food Type, 2024-2033
7.2. Bakery and Confectionary
7.3. Beverages
7.4. Meals
7.5. Other Food Types
8. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Flight Category (USD Million)
8.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Value Share and Forecast, By Flight Category, 2024-2033
8.2. Full-Service Carriers
8.3. Low-cost Carriers
8.4. Hybrid and Other Flight Types
9. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Aircraft Seating Class (USD Million)
9.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Value Share and Forecast, By Aircraft Seating Class, 2024-2033
9.2. Business Class
9.3. Economy Class
9.4. First Class
10. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Forecast, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
10.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share
11. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Food Type, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
11.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Food Type (2020-2027)
11.2. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Food Type (2028-2033)
12. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Flight Category, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
12.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Flight Category (2020-2027)
12.2. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Flight Category (2028-2033)
13. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
13.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Aircraft Seating Class (2020-2027)
13.2. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Aircraft Seating Class (2028-2033)
14. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
14.1. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Region (2020-2027)
14.2. Asia-Pacific In-Flight Catering Services Market Size and Market Share By Region (2028-2033)
14.3. China
14.4. India
14.5. Japan
14.6. South Korea
14.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
15. Company Profile
15.1. Air China
15.1.1. Company details
15.1.2. Financial outlook
15.1.3. Product summary
15.1.4. Recent developments
15.2. Cathay Pacific Catering Services (HK) Ltd
15.2.1. Company details
15.2.2. Financial outlook
15.2.3. Product summary
15.2.4. Recent developments
15.3. Emirates Flight Catering
15.3.1. Company details
15.3.2. Financial outlook
15.3.3. Product summary
15.3.4. Recent developments
15.4. Flying Food Group
15.4.1. Company details
15.4.2. Financial outlook
15.4.3. Product summary
15.4.4. Recent developments
15.5. Gate Gourmet
15.5.1. Company details
15.5.2. Financial outlook
15.5.3. Product summary
15.5.4. Recent developments
15.6. Jetfinity
15.6.1. Company details
15.6.2. Financial outlook
15.6.3. Product summary
15.6.4. Recent developments
15.7. Journey Group PLC
15.7.1. Company details
15.7.2. Financial outlook
15.7.3. Product summary
15.7.4. Recent developments
15.8. LSG Sky Chefs
15.8.1. Company details
15.8.2. Financial outlook
15.8.3. Product summary
15.8.4. Recent developments
15.9. Newrest International Group SAS
15.9.1. Company details
15.9.2. Financial outlook
15.9.3. Product summary
15.9.4. Recent developments
15.10. Sats Ltd
15.10.1. Company details
15.10.2. Financial outlook
15.10.3. Product summary
15.10.4. Recent developments
15.11. Others
16. List of Abbreviations
17. Reference Links
18. Conclusion
19. Research Scope
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