Airline Meal Box Market

Industry Size, Emerging Trends, Regions, Growth Insights, Opportunities, and Forecast By 2033

Airline Meal Box Market by Type (Foil Lunch Box, Paper Lunch Box, Biodegradable Plastic Lunch Box, and Other), by Application (Small Aircraft, Medium Aircraft, and Large Aircraft), and by Region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa) – Global Share and Forecast to 2033

Region: Global | Format: Word, PPT, Excel | Report Status: Published

According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the Global Airline Meal Box Market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2033.

An airline meal box is a pre-packaged and conveniently portioned container of food and beverages kit provided to passengers who are traveling via airlines. These meal boxes are designed to cater to the culinary demands and preferences of travelers. Typically, an airline meal box contains a combination of a main course, side dishes, snacks, and a dessert, along with seasonings, utensils, and napkins. The airline meal boxes can vary significantly, depending on the airline, route, class of service, and the duration of the flight. In premium classes, passengers can expect gourmet dishes, while in economy classes, meal boxes often feature simpler options. Airline meal boxes offer culinary diversity of different airlines and may offer cultural or regional specialties, providing passengers with different cuisines.

The airline meal box market is witnessing a surge in demand, driven by the growing aviation and travel industry globally. The growing trend of premium and customizable in-flight dining experiences and increasing focus on upgrading Airlines onboard catering services to attract a wide number of passengers driving the market’s growth. The premium classes of airlines further include high-quality meal boxes that cater to various dietary preferences, ranging from gluten-free and vegan snacks to regional and gourmet options. This growing demand for dietary meals and various cuisine availability upsurged the demand for the airline meal box market. Further, the surging demand for cost-effective and efficient meal solutions for shorter-haul flights and budget carriers is another factor that contributes to the market growth. The ongoing global health concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have amplified the demand for meal boxes as they provide a hygienic and contactless way to serve food, minimizing physical interaction between passengers and crew, thereby augmenting the market’s growth.

Airline Meal Box Market Segmental Analysis, 2023-2033

Based on application, the market is divided into small aircraft, medium aircraft, and large aircraft. Based on the application segment, large aircraft segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023. Large aircraft are mainly used for long-haul flights and premium class services and tend to carry a larger number of passengers compared to smaller aircraft, thereby increasing the demand for in-flight meals and meal boxes. The large aircraft offer a more extensive range of services, including in-flight dining experiences, and are highly focused on the quality and variety of their in-flight catering, resulting in increased demand for the airline meal box market. Also, long-haul flights often need multiple meal services, such as mid-flight snacks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings significantly creating a positive outlook for the market.

Based on the regions, the global airline meal box market has been segmented across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific dominated the market share of around 30% in 2023. The growing international travel and tourism, rising living standards of people, rapid urbanization, and surging disposable income in the region are the factors driving the market’s growth. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, domestic air travel within India accounts for 69% of the entire air traffic in the South Asian region. From April to September 2022, the total passenger volume within the country reached 150 million. The nation currently has approximately 140 airports, an increase from the 74 operational in 2013-2014. Including heliports and water-based facilities, the growth is anticipated to rise to 220 by 2024-2025. Thus, increasing air traffic and tourism in the region is the major driving factor for the market’s growth. The growing trend of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging practices further boosts the market’s growth.

Airline Meal Box Market Key Players, 2023

The Major key players in the global airline meal box market are:

  • Kairun 
  • Gxflight 
  • Weibo 
  • Colpac
  • Ningbo Era Aluminum Foil Technology
  • Jiangsu Ness Aluminum Foil
  • Chengdu Oujia Aviation Supplies
  • Econo-Pak
  • LSG Sky Chefs
  • Kairunair
  • Driessen
  • AeroExpo

Report Scope of the Global Airline Meal Box Market

This market research study categorizes the airline meal box market-based on type, and application area at the regional and global levels.

By Type Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Foil Lunch Box
  • Paper Lunch Box
  • Biodegradable Plastic Lunch Box
  • Other

By Application Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • Small Aircraft
  • Medium Aircraft
  • Large Aircraft

By Region Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2019-2033)

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Poland
    • Russia
    • The Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Czech Republic
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
    • Australia & New Zealand
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa
    • Northern Africa
    • Rest of MEA
       

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  • PUBLISHED ON: MARCH, 2024
  • BASE YEAR: 2023
  • FORECAST PERIOD: 2024-2033
  • STUDY PERIOD: 2019 - 2033
  • COMPANIES COVERED: 15
  • COUNTRIES COVERED: 24
  • NO OF PAGES: 227

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