Europe Ethnic Foods Market Growth Trends and Outlook Report 2025

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 significantly, attaining USD 33.59 billion by 2033. This growth reflects a compound annual growth rate of 7.10% during 2025-2033, driven by the region’s multicultural population, rising consumer interest in diverse cuisines, and the expansion of the hospitality sector.

Growth Drivers of the European Ethnic Foods Market

Increasing Multicultural Population

The ethnic foods market is one of the motivators of the expanding multicultural population of Europe. Eurostat forecasts that the EU had a population of 449.2 million in January 2024 and a net migration of 2.8 million people in 2023. Germany, France, and the UK have recorded a significant rise in foreign born populations and therefore there is an increased demand to the authentic ethnic foods. The immigrant communities are demanding food that is similar to what they ate back home, whereas native populations are becoming more exposed and show more acceptance to different food cultures. The retail and food service shops are responding to this demographic trend which is driving the rise of demand of ethnic foods.

Expansion of the Hospitality Sector

Ethnic cuisines have been popularized by hospitality industry in Europe. The European Commission emphasizes the fact that the food and beverage industry is the largest manufacturing industry in the EU with exports of over EUR182 billion in 2023. Ethnic menus are also being served by specialty restaurants, catering services and food delivery platforms in accordance with changing consumer preferences. Eurostat statistics indicate that in 2022 a typical person living in the EU spent an average of EUR3,980 on food, beverages and catering services indicating that consumers are highly interested in the variation of the dining experiences. This growth of hospitality services is popularizing ethnic food.

Technological Advancements in Food Processing and Distribution

In Europe, the availability and quality of ethnic foods is increasing due to technological innovation. Food processing and packaging have facilitated a longer shelf life and enhanced safety to allow the distribution of global cuisines. In the 2024 Tech Report by the European Innovation Council, breakthroughs, including plant-based biomanufacturing, are increasing the variety of ethnic food products. Also, such initiatives as EIT Food have assisted more than 350 companies to invest more than EUR3 million and contribute to food production innovation. These innovations are making sure that ethnic foods are convenient, authentic, and sustainable as per the expectation of the consumers.

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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

Leading Ethnic Foods Companies in Europe:

• 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 to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its ethnic food offerings.
• January 2025: Lviv Croissants opened 12 new shops in Poland, expanding its reach to cater to diverse consumer tastes.
• November 2024: Studenac, a Croatian food retailer, launched an IPO to raise €80 million for store rollouts and acquisitions, including ethnic food expansion.
• European retailers reported increased shelf space for ethnic food products, reflecting rising consumer demand for international cuisines.

 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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