Key findings: P6420 - Food and beverages, October 2018

Measured in real terms (constant 2015 prices), total income generated by the food and beverages industry increased by 1,0% in October 2018 compared with October 2017. Food sales grew by 1,9%.

In October 2018, positive annual growth rates were recorded for:

  • takeaway and fast-food outlets (5,1% and contributing 1,8 percentage points); and 
  • catering services (2,4% and contributing 0,3 of a percentage point).

Total income increased by 1,6% in the three months ended October 2018 compared with the three months ended October 2017. The main contributor to this increase was takeaway and fast-food outlets (6,2% and contributing 2,2 percentage points).

Seasonally adjusted food and beverages income decreased by 1,1% month-on-month in October 2018. Negative month-on-month growth rates were recorded for:

  • restaurants and coffee shops (-2,7%); and
  • takeaway and fast-food outlets (-0,3%).