Aircraft Galley Market Report 2025

The aircraft galley market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.04 billion in 2024 to $6.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to airline industry growth, focus on passenger comfort and experience, efficiency and space utilization, catering service optimization, and advancements in galley equipment.

The aircraft galley market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.76 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for lightweight materials, demand for customization and personalization, focus on sustainability and eco-friendly materials, adaptation to changing travel trends, and enhanced food safety and hygiene standards. Major trends in the forecast period include modular and flexible designs, emphasis on space optimization, integration of advanced appliances, enhanced food presentation and service, and focus on ergonomics and workflow efficiency.

An increasing number of aircraft is anticipated to drive the growth of the aircraft galley market. Aircraft refers to any vehicle designed to fly through the air, utilizing either static lift, dynamic lift from an airfoil, or direct downward thrust from its engines. Aircraft galleys are compartments within aircraft where food is stored, prepared, and loaded into carts for delivery to passengers. For example, in June 2024, reports from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association, indicated that in 2023, aircraft deliveries reached 1,378, marking an 11% year-over-year increase from 2022. The year also saw a notable rise in new aircraft orders, with 5,000 added, resulting in a record backlog of 17,000 aircraft. Therefore, the increasing number of aircraft is expected to support the growth of the aircraft galley market.

The burgeoning airline industry is projected to fuel the growth of the aircraft galley market in the future. The airline industry encompasses passenger and cargo air transportation services provided by commercial airlines, cargo carriers, and charter services. Aircraft galleys play a pivotal role in efficiently providing in-flight catering services and maintaining a positive passenger experience within this industry. For instance, as reported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in June 2023, the airline industry is estimated to generate revenues of $803 billion, with passenger revenue expected to reach $546 billion in 2023, with continued growth predicted in the upcoming years. This upward trend in the airline industry is a significant driver behind the growth of the aircraft galley market.

Major companies in the aircraft galley market are focusing on product innovations, such as automatic data transmission, to enhance maintenance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve the overall operational effectiveness of airline services. Automatic data transmission refers to the seamless transfer of information between devices or systems without manual input, facilitating real-time updates and increasing operational efficiency. For example, in June 2023, a company introduced connected galley inserts, a wireless connectivity solution that allows for automatic data transmission to maintenance teams. This innovation enables rapid identification of unit-specific issues, significantly reducing maintenance time. By leveraging artificial intelligence and big data, the system analyzes the information to support informed decision-making.

Major companies in the aircraft galley market are concentrating on developing technological solutions, such as sensor-enabled real-time monitoring, to enhance the tracking of cargo conditions, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safety and quality of onboard services. Sensor-enabled real-time monitoring in aircraft galleys involves the use of sensors to continuously track and transmit data regarding equipment performance, allowing for immediate detection of issues and optimization of maintenance processes. For example, in March 2024, OnAsset Intelligence, Inc., a US-based technology firm, launched the Sentry 600 FlightSafe, an aircraft IoT gateway. This gateway provides real-time visibility and monitoring of various aircraft assets, including galley carts, enabling airlines to track conditions within the cabin and cargo hold to ensure that items such as food and beverages are maintained at the appropriate temperatures and conditions during flight.

In July 2022, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a US-based defense and aerospace manufacturer, acquired Safran Aerosystems Arresting Company (SAA) for $240 million. This strategic acquisition aligns with Curtiss-Wright's financial objectives of achieving sustainable profitability and generating robust free cash flow in the long term. Safran Aerosystems Arresting Company (SAA), a France-based aerospace and defense equipment manufacturer, contributes to Curtiss-Wright's broader objectives within the aerospace sector.

Major companies operating in the aircraft galley market include JAMCO Corporation, Safran SA, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG, AIM Altitude Holding Limited, Zodiac Aerosystems SAS, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Aerolux Ltd., United Technologies Corporation, Bucher Leichtbau AG, Commercial Aircraft Equipment, Dynamo Aviation Inc., Korita AviationnB.V., MAPCO & Miller Metal MFG, TCI Turkish Cabin Interior, B/E Aerospace Consumables Management, Collins Aerospace Interiors, Kang Li Far East Pte Ltd., Loipart AB, Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A., Norduyn Inc., Rockwell Collins Inc., Sabeti Wain Aerospace, Trenchard Aviation Group, Vartan Aviation Group, Airbase Interior Inc., Aviointeriors S.p.A.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft galley market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global aircraft galley market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft galley market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft galley market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An aircraft galley is a designated area within commercial airplanes where food preparation takes place. This section onboard the aircraft comprises facilities for storing, serving, and preparing food and beverages, alongside storage for emergency equipment used by flight attendants.

The primary types of aircraft galleys include the standard galley, modular galley, and customized galley. A standard galley pertains to the layout and equipment situated in the kitchen section of an aircraft. These galleys come in different configurations, including line fit and retrofit, offering various galley inserts such as electrical and non-electrical options. They are utilized across aviation and military applications.

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The aircraft galley market consists of sales of galley frames and galley carts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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