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Global Food Service Equipment Market - By Product Type, By End User, By Region, By Country: Trends, Opportunities and Forecast (2011-2021) – By Product Type (Cooking, Refrigeration & Ice Machine, Storage & Handling, Warewashing & Sanitation, Serving, Food Preparation); By End User (Full Service Restaurants, Limited Service Restaurants, Others); By Region (North America, Europe, APAC, ROW); By Country (US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Japan, China, India, Brazil and South Africa)

January 2017 | 182 pages | ID: GD4C2E8AF38EN
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Executive Summary

A comprehensive research report created through extensive primary research (inputs from industry experts, companies, stakeholders) and secondary research, the report aims to present the analysis of global food Service Equipment market on the basis of By Product –Cooking, Refrigeration & Ice Machine, Storage & Handling, Warewashing & Sanitation, Serving, Food Preparation; By End User – Full Service Restaurants, Limited Service Restaurants and Others; By Region (North America, Europe, APAC and ROW), and By Country (US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Japan, China, India, Brazil and South Africa).

Global Food Service Equipment Market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.55% during 2016 – 2021. The strong growth in food Service Equipment market is driven by rise in per capita disposable consumer income, lower unemployment rate, need to replace or upgrade existing equipment and growing concern towards food safety and health.

Refrigeration & Ice Machine Equipment hold the major percentage share in the total market and is also the fastest growing segment. Among the regions, North America holds the largest market share mainly due to well established foodservice industry and restaurants there demanding more energy efficient and technologically advanced equipment. However, APAC is expected to grow at a faster pace during forecasted period.

According to Azoth Analytics research report, Global Food Service Equipment Market – By Product Type, By End User, By Region, By Country (2016-2021), Global Food Service Equipment Market is projected to exhibit a CAGR of over ~4.55% during 2016 - 2021. Global food Service Equipment market has been segmented on the basis of Product –Cooking, Refrigeration & Ice Machine, Storage & Handling, Warewashing & Sanitation, Serving, Food Preparation; By End User – Full Service Restaurants, Limited Service Restaurants; Region (North America, Europe, APAC and ROW), Country(US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Japan, China, India, Brazil and South Africa).

Scope of the Report

The report provides coverage by Type, Mode of Application and End User:

By Product Type
  • Cooking Equipment
  • Refrigeration & Ice Machine Equipment
  • Storage & Handling Equipment
  • Warewashing & Sanitation Equipment
  • Serving Equipment
  • Food Preparation Equipment
By End User
  • Full Service Restaurants
  • Limited Service Restaurants
  • Others
By Region
  • Europe
  • North America
  • APAC
  • ROW
By Country
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • UK
  • Germany
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Brazil
  • South Africa
Report Highlights:
  • Primary Research: Interviews conducted with key management people to gain quality responses and deeper insights.
  • Secondary Research: Data and insights from industry associations, annual reports, company presentations, premium journals and internal database.
  • Actual Period: Historical and current market sizing (2012-2015)
  • Forecast Period: Projected market sizing (2016E-2021F)
  • Companies Covered: Manitowoc Foodservice, ITW Food Equipment Group, The Middleby Corporation, Ali Group, Standex International, Vollrath Company, LLC, IMI Cornelius, Rational AG, Dover Corporation, Hoshizaki Corp
  • Strategic Recommendations
Customization of the Report

The report could be customized according to the client’s specific research requirements. No additional cost will be required to pay for limited additional research.
1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Growth in Rapid Food Testing Methods
3.2 Asia Pacific Region to witness the fastest growth in Food Service Equipment Market
3.3 Strict Rules on Food Safety by Regulatory Authorities

4. FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT PRODUCT OVERVIEW

4.1 Product Overview

5. GLOBAL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET: GROWTH AND FORECAST

5.1 By Value (2011-2015)
5.2 By Value (2016-2021)

6. GLOBAL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET, BY PRODUCT (COOKING, REFRIGERATION & ICE MACHINE, STORAGE & HANDLING, WAREWASHING & SANITATION, SERVING AND FOOD PREPARATION)

6.1 Global Food Service Equipment Market, By Food Tested (Cooking, refrigeration & Ice Machine, Storage & Handling, Warewashing & Sanitation, Serving and Food Preparation): Breakdown(%)
6.2 Cooking Equipment Market, By Value
  6.2.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  6.2.2 By Value (2016-2021)
6.3 Refrigeration & Ice Machine Equipment Market, By Value
  6.3.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  6.3.2 By Value (2016-2021)
6.4 Storage & Handling Equipment, By Value
  6.4.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  6.4.2 By Value (2016-2021)
6.5 Warewashing & Sanitation Equipment Market, By Value
  6.5.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  6.5.2 By Value (2016-2021)
6.6 Serving Equipment, By Value
  6.6.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  6.6.2 By Value (2016-2021)
6.7 Food Preparation Equipment, By Value
  6.7.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  6.7.2 By Value (2016-2021)

7. GLOBAL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET-BY END USER (FULL SERVICE, LIMITED SERVICE, OTHERS)

7.1 Global Food Service Equipment Market-By Contaminant (Full Service, Limited Service, Others): Breakdown(%)
7.2 Full Service Restaurants Market , By Value
  7.2.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  7.2.2 By Value (2016-2021)
7.3 Limited Service Restaurants Market , By Value
  7.3.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  7.3.2 By Value (2016-2021)
7.4 Others Market, By Value
  7.4.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  7.4.2 By Value (2016-2021)

8. GLOBAL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET: REGIONAL ANALYSIS

8.1 Global Food Service Equipment Market: Regional Analysis: Breakdown (%)
8.2 North America Food Service Equipment Market: An Analysis
  8.2.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  8.2.2 By Value (2016-2021)
8.3 North America Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value
  8.3.1 North America Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value (2011-2015)
  8.3.2 North America Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value (2016-2021)
8.4 North America Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value
  8.4.1 North America Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2015)
  8.4.2 North America Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2016-2021)
8.5 North America Food Service Equipment Market: Country Analysis (U.S., Canada & Mexico)
  8.5.1 U.S. Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.5.1.1 U.S Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.5.2 Canada Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.5.2.1 Canada Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.5.3 Mexico Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.5.3.1 Mexico Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
8.6 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: An Analysis
  8.6.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  8.6.2 By Value (2016-2021)
8.7 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value
  8.7.1 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value (2011-2015)
  8.7.2 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value (2016-2021)
8.8 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value
  8.8.1 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2015)
  8.8.2 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2016-2021)
8.9 Europe Food Service Equipment Market: Country Analysis (Germany, U.K and Others)
  8.9.1 Germany Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.9.1.1 Germany Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.9.2 UK Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.9.2.1 UK Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.9.3 Rest of Europe Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
8.10 Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market: An Analysis
  8.10.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  8.10.2 By Value (2016-2021)
8.11 Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value
  8.11.1 Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market: By End User By Value (2011-2015)
  8.11.2 Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market: By End User By Value (2016-2021)
8.12 APAC Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value
  8.12.1 APAC Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2015)
  8.12.2 APAC Food Service Equipment Market: By Product , By Value (2016-2021)
8.13 APAC Food Service Equipment Market: Country Analysis (China, India, Japan & Others)
  8.13.1 China Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.13.1.1 China Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.13.2 India Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.13.2.1 India Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.13.3 Japan Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.13.3.1 Japan Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.13.4 Rest of Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
8.14 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: An Analysis
  8.14.1 By Value (2011-2015)
  8.14.2 By Value (2016-2021)
8.15 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: By End User By Value
  8.15.1 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value (2011-2015)
  8.15.2 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value (2016-2021)
8.16 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value
  8.16.1 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2015)
  8.16.2 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2016-2021)
8.17 Rest of the World Food Service Equipment Market: Country Analysis (Brazil and South Africa)
  8.17.1 Brazil Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.17.1.1 Brazil Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.17.2 South Africa Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)
    8.17.2.1 South Africa Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value (2011-2021)
  8.17.3 Others Food Service Equipment Market, By Value (2011-2021)

9. MARKET DYNAMICS

9.1 Drivers
9.2 Challenges

10. MARKET TRENDS

11. PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS – FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET

12. SWOT ANALYSIS –FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET

13. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

13.1 Product Benchmarking, By Product

14. POLICY AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

15. COMPANY PROFILING

15.1 Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
15.2 ITW Food Equipment Group
15.3 The Middleby Corporation
15.4 Ali Group
15.5 Standex International
15.6 Vollrath Company, LLC
15.7 IMI Cornelius
15.8 Rational AG
15.9 Dover Corporation
15.10 Hoshizaki Corp
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 2:: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021(USD Billion)
Figure 3: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Product, 2015 (%)
Figure 4: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Product, 2021F (%)
Figure 5: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Cooking Equipment, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 6: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Cooking Equipment, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 7: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Refrigeration Equipment, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 8: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Refrigeration Equipment, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 9: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Storage & Handling Equipment, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 10: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Storage & Handling, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 11: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Warewashing & Sanitation, By Value, 2011-201 (USD Billion)
Figure 12: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Warewashing & Sanitation, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 13: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Serving Equipment, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 14: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Serving Equipment, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 15: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Food Preparation Equipment , By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 16: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Food Preparation Equipment, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 17: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size, By End User, 2015 (%)
Figure 18: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size, By End User, 2021F (%)
Figure 19: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Full Service Restaurants, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 20: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Full Service Restaurants, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD
Figure 21: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Limited Service Restaurants, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 22: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Limited Service Restaurants, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 23: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Others, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 24: Global Food Service Equipment Market Size By Others, By Value, 2016-2021F (USD Billion)
Figure 25: Global Food Service Equipment Market Share, By Region , 2015 (%)
Figure 26: Global Food Service Equipment Market Share, By Region , 2021F (%)
Figure 27: North America Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 28: North America Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 29: North America GDP, 2011-2015 (USD Trillion)
Figure 30: North America Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 31: North America Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 32:North America Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 33: North America Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 34: U.S. Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 35: U.S. Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 36: US Equipment & Supplies Budget, 2015
Figure 37: US Sales Growth Rate by Service Type
Figure 38: US Disposable Consumer Income, USD Billion
Figure 39: US Unemployment Rate, %
Figure 40: U.S. Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 41: U.S. Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 42: Canada Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 43: Canada Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 44: Canada Disposable Personal Income, CAD Million
Figure 45: Issues with Biggest Negative Impact on Restaurant Operators, 2015 (%)
Figure 46: Consumer Visit to Fast Casual Chain in Canada, 2014 (%)
Figure 47: Canada Unemployment Rate
Figure 48: Canada Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 49: Canada Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 50: Mexico Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 51: Mexico Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 52: Mexico Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 53: Mexico Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 54: Europe Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 55: Europe Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 56: European Union Household Disposable Income Annual Growth Rate (%)
Figure 57: EU (28 Countries) Unemployment Rate (%)
Figure 58: Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 59: Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 60: Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 61: Europe Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 62: Germany Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 63: Germany Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 64: Germany Household Disposable Income Annual Growth Rate (%)
Figure 65: Germany Unemployment Rate (%)
Figure 66: Germany Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 67: Germany Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 68: U.K. Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 69: U.K. Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 70: U.K. Household Disposable Income Annual Growth Rate (%)
Figure 71: U.K. Unemployment Rate (%)
Figure 72: U.K. Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 73: U.K. Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 74: Rest of Europe Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 75: Rest of Europe Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 76: Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 77: Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 78: Gross National Income Per Capita, 2015 (USD)
Figure 79: Unemployment Rate, 2014 (%)
Figure 80: Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 81: Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 82: Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 83: China Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 84: China Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 85: China Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 86: China Per Capita GDP (USD)
Figure 87: China Unemployment Rate (%)
Figure 88: China Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 89: China Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 90: India Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 91: India Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 92: India Per Capita GDP (USD)
Figure 93: India Unemployment Rate (%)
Figure 94: India Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 95: India Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 96: Japan Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 97: Japan Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 98: Japan Household Disposable Income Annual Growth Rate (%)
Figure 99: Japan Unemployment Rate (%)
Figure 100: Japan Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 101: Japan Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 102: Rest of Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 103: Rest of Asia Pacific Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 104: Rest of World Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 105: Rest of World Food Service Equipment Market, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 106: Rest of World Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 107: Rest of World Food Service Equipment Market: By End User, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 108: Rest of World Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 109: Rest of World Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 110: Brazil Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 111: Brazil Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 112: Brazil Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 113: Brazil Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 114: South Africa Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 115: South Africa Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 116: South Africa Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 117: South Africa Food Service Equipment Market: By Product, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 118: Others Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, 2011-2015 (USD Million)
Figure 119: Others Food Service Equipment Market Size, By Value, Forecast, 2016-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 120: Manitowoc Foodservices Inc. Sales, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 121: The Middleby Corporation, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 122: Middleby Corporation Sales, By Business Segment, 2015 (%)
Figure 123: Middleby Corporation, By Geography, 2015 (%)
Figure 124: Rational AG, 2011-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 125: Rational AG Sales, By Business Segment, 2015 (%)
Figure 126: Rational AG Sales, By Region, 2015 (%)

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Types of food equipment used in commercial kitchen and their functions
Table 2: Types of food equipment used in commercial kitchen and their functions
Table 3: Product Benchmarking of Top Players, By Food Equipment
Table 4: Product Benchmarking of Top Players, By Food Equipment


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