Key findings: P6420 - Food and beverages, June 2016

Year-on-year percentage change in food and beverages income at constant 2012 prices by type of income

Measured in real terms (constant 2012 prices), total income generated by the food and beverages industry increased by 3,4% in June 2016 compared with June 2015. Positive annual growth rates were recorded for bar sales (6,2%) and food sales (3,5%).

Year-on-year percentage change in food and beverages income at constant 2012 prices by type of enterprise

In June 2016, positive annual growth rates were recorded for takeaway and fast-food outlets (7,0% and contributing 2,7 percentage points) and restaurants and coffee shops (3,0% and contributing 1,3 percentage points).

Food and beverages income at constant 2012 prices for the latest three months by type of enterprise

Total income increased by 2,1% in the second quarter of 2016 compared with the second quarter of 2015. Positive contributors to this increase were:

  • takeaway and fast-food outlets (3,9% and contributing 1,5 percentage points); and
  • restaurants and coffee shops (2,6% and contributing 1,1 percentage points).