Europe Ethnic Foods Market Forecast by 2033
Market Size in 2024: USD 17.52 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 33.59 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 7.10%
The Europe ethnic foods market reached USD 17.52 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to USD 33.59 billion by 2033. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate of 7.10% between 2025 and 2033, reflecting the rising multicultural population, increasing consumer interest in diverse cuisines, and the expansion of the hospitality sector across the region.
Growth Drivers of the European Ethnic Foods Market
Multicultural Population and Migration Trends
The increasing multicultural population of Europe is one of the major points of growth of the ethnic foods market. Eurostat estimated that the population of the EU was 449.2 million in 2024, and net migration was 2.8 million in 2023. Germany, France, and the UK are among the countries that have observed massive growth in the number of immigrants, thus, increasing the demand of the original ethnic foods. The immigrant communities are in search of their cuisine familiarity and with the local population being more and more exposed and acquiring other food cultures. This population transition is driving the appetite towards ethnic foods in retail and foodservice outlets.
Expansion of the Hospitality and Foodservice Sector
The hospitality sector in Europe is also having a central role in the popularization of the ethnic cuisines. According to the European Commission, the food and beverage industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the EU whereby its exports have increased by twice as much in the last decade and now it exceeds EUR182 billion. Various food delivery platforms, specialty restaurants and catering services are also providing ethnic menus and this has made different cuisines more available. According to the Eurostat data, the average expenditure of EU residents on food, beverages, and catering services amounted to EUR3,980 in 2022, and consumers are keen on diversified culinary experiences. This growth is also directly leading to the growth of ethnic foods.
Technological Advancements and Food Innovation
In Europe, the ethnic foods are increasing in availability and quality as food processing, packaging, and distribution technologies improve. Among the innovations cited in the 2024 Tech Report by the European Innovation Council, is the plant-based biomanufacturing, which diversifies the ethnic food products. Further, programs such as EIT Food have assisted in empowering more than 350 companies and invested EUR3million in food innovation programs. The developments have been facilitating longer shelf life, enhanced safety and expanded distribution of the ethnic foods to satisfy the increased consumer demand of authentic and convenient international cuisines.
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Europe Ethnic Foods Market Segmentation
Analysis by Cuisine Type
- American
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Mexican
- Italian
- Others
Analysis by Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Non-Vegetarian
Analysis by Distribution Channel
- Food Services
- Retail Stores
Analysis by Country
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Others
Top European Ethnic Food Companies:
Some of the key players in the European ethnic foods market include:
- Asli Fine Foods
- Premier Foods PLC
- Paulig
- Aryzta AG
- Orkla ASA
- Ajinomoto Co Inc
- McCormick & Co Inc
- General Mills Inc
- Nestlé S.A.
Europe Ethnic Foods Market News:
- September 2024: Turkey applied to the European Commission for “traditional specialty guaranteed” status for döner kebab, which could standardize preparation methods across Europe.
- October 2024: Sysco acquired Campbell Prime’s Meat, expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its presence in the European ethnic food supply chain.
- January 2025: Lviv Croissants opened 12 new shops in Poland, expanding its reach and catering to growing demand for diverse food options.
- November 2024: Studenac, a Croatian food retailer, launched an IPO to raise €80 million for store rollouts and acquisitions, including ethnic food offerings.
Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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