MILAN, Italy – The new EVA market report, covering data up to the end of 2023, offers the latest insights into the European vending and Office Coffee Service (OCS) industry. In good news for the industry, the new report demonstrates that total product revenue across Europe is now finally back above 2019 pre-pandemic levels, which is testament to the hard work and resilience of machine operators and OCS companies.
Significant price rises in the last few years are understood to have helped achieve this revenue recovery and growth. Overall machine fieldbase across the 24 markets covered in the report show continued growth, but on the other hand consumption, while growing when compared directly to the previous year, is still well down from 2019 levels.
The new edition of the overall European report adds new sector-based data for machines, so not only the percentage of machines placed in workplace locations can be understood, but now a breakdown for the healthcare, leisure and travel sectors are showed for the largest 6 markets..
The EVA would like to thank all the operators, suppliers and industry experts who shared insights and data with us. Without their input we would not be in a position to produce these unique, highly sought-after and reliable reports.
The new EVA market report will be presented for the first time during the EVA Annual General Assembly meeting at Le Forum-EVEX in Cannes on 17 October, and as always is free to access for its members. For non-members, the report is available for purchase by contacting us at vending@vending-europe.eu
Some selected findings
- The total number of machines across Europe continues to climb; now at 5 million
- Number of vends stands at 5 billion
- Total industry revenue is €22.67 billion
- Micro-markets now number over 10,000 in Europe, thanks to a 38% increase in one year
- Across Europe cashless payment systems are fitted to almost 78% of the pay vend fieldbase
- Hot Beverage continues to dominate with 68% share of the machine base
- 21 of the 24 countries have grown their machine bases in the last year, mainly driven by investment in table top semi automatic machines
