Key findings: P6420 - Food and beverages, February 2018

Year-on-year percentage change in food and beverages income at constant 2015 prices by type of income

Measured in real terms (constant 2015 prices), total income generated by the food and beverages industry increased by 1,4% in February 2018 compared with February 2017. Positive annual growth rates were recorded for bar sales (2,9%) and food sales (1,4%).

Year-on-year percentage change in food and beverages income at constant 2015 prices by type of enterprise

In February 2018, positive annual growth rates were recorded for takeaway and fast-food outlets (6,0% and contributing 1,9 percentage points) and catering services (4,6% and contributing 0,6 of a percentage point).

Food and beverages income at constant 2015 prices for the latest three months by type of enterprise

Total income decreased by 1,2% in the three months ended February 2018 compared with the three months ended February 2017. Restaurants and coffee shops decreased by 3,6% (contributing -1,9 percentage points).

Seasonally adjusted food and beverages income increased by 2,7% month-on-month in February 2018. Positive month-on-month growth rates were recorded for:

  • restaurants and coffee shops (4,9%); and
  • takeaway and fast-food outlets (0,7%).