Global In-Flight Catering Services Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

The global In-Flight Catering Services market size is expected to reach $ 35990 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 15.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

In-flight catering services means the delivery of prepared and packaged food beverages at any public airport for consumption aboard an aircraft while in flight.

The North America, Europe, Japan, China, Southeast Asia and India represent large markets worldwide with a combined share of 92.64 % of the market. The Middle East is also emerging as a hub of international airline activity.

Ten major players dominate the market for inflight catering. However, when it comes to supplying from small and medium-size airports, the market is fairly fragmented with the presence of regional players. LSG Group, gategroup Holding AG, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Limited, Dnata, SATS Ltd., DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, Newrest, China Eastern Air Catering Investment Co., Ltd., Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SAAC) and Emirates Flight Catering are some of the leading companies in inflight catering market.

Based on the Flight Service Type, the In-Flight Catering Services market can be segmented into three major parts, Full Services Carriers, Low-Cost Carriers and others. Full-Service Carriers holds an important share in terms of Flight Service Type, by the number of nearly 89%

This report studies the global In-Flight Catering Services demand, key companies, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for In-Flight Catering Services, and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of In-Flight Catering Services that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global In-Flight Catering Services total market, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global In-Flight Catering Services total market by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

U.S. VS China: In-Flight Catering Services total market, key domestic companies, and share, (USD Million)

Global In-Flight Catering Services revenue by player, revenue and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million)

Global In-Flight Catering Services total market by Type, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global In-Flight Catering Services total market by Application, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

This report profiles major players in the global In-Flight Catering Services market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include LSG Group, Gategroup Holding AG, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Limited, Dnata, SATS Ltd., DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, Newrest, China Eastern Air Catering Investment Co., Ltd., Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SAAC), Emirates Flight Catering, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the world In-Flight Catering Services market

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), by player, by regions, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market, Segmentation by Type:
Economy Class
Business Class
First Class

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market, Segmentation by Application:
Full-Service Carriers
Low-Cost Carriers
Other

Companies Profiled:
LSG Group
Gategroup Holding AG
Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Limited
Dnata
SATS Ltd.
DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
Newrest
China Eastern Air Catering Investment Co., Ltd.
Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SAAC)
Emirates Flight Catering
Flying Food Group
Royal Holdings Co. Ltd.
UpperSky Gourmet
Abby’s Catering

Key Questions Answered

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