Report Overview

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2031

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market size was estimated at USD 9.37 billion in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.80% to reach a value of USD 16.92 billion by 2031. Major growth drivers for Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market include the booming tourism and transportation sector, driven by the government’s supportive initiatives and policies, and a significant increase in the working-age millennial population, together with their shifting tastes and preferences for ready-to-eat foods. The shift has spurred the market's expansion for personalized and more modern food options. Due to the sudden boom in customer demand for enticing yet healthy modern cuisines, especially in commercial settings, the market has experienced a significant upswing. The use of catering services has grown in recent years as a result of businesses providing enticing culinary incentives to recruit and keep staff. Food service providers across Egypt have started to add healthy eating options to their standard menus, such as organic ingredients, nutritious snacks, organic meals, and a well-balanced vegan diet.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Hospitality and Food Service - Overview

Hospitality refers to the act of greeting visitors or providing a home away from home. The catering, dining, takeaway, vending, taverns, and fast-food segments of the food service and hospitality industry are complex and dynamic categories. The process of serving food to a visitor or customer in a business is known as food service. It is all about food and beverages that are consumed outside of the home. Customers go to food service establishments for a variety of reasons, including mingling, celebrating, adding convenience, and discovering new tastes and flavors. The preparation and serving of meals to customers who are dining outside the home fall under the purview of the food service industry.

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market

Growth Drivers

Evolving Preferences among a Growing Number of Tourists and Consumers

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market consists of lodging, in-room dining, events, tourism & transportation, restaurants, and catering. The tourism & transportation sector in Egypt is booming with a record number of approximately 16 million visitors in 2024, and an estimated 8.7 million tourists during the first half of 2025. As increasing number of tourists’ and consumers' primary concerns are their health, hygiene, and well-being, hospitality and food service businesses are incorporating innovative components into their core operations to cater to these needs. Significant architectural and structural updates have been made to a variety of locations, including restaurants, salons, and spas. During COVID-19 pandemic and resultant lockdowns, conventional hospitality and food service business models faced significant challenges. However, the market players have adapted to rapidly changing customer behavior and preferences. Well-traveled tourists and a thriving middle class with increasing disposable income are willing to spend on dining experiences that are comparable to those found across the world, as they are exposed to international trends in terms of newer formats and cuisines, as well as seamless interaction made possible by the growth of omnichannel, like the internet and smartphones. These factors are boosting the growth of Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market.

Challenges

Volatile Economic Conditions

Continuous high fluctuations in currency and other economic conditions could significantly affect the profit margins of companies operating in Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market. The country imports the majority of food ingredients and equipment. This overdependence on imports could result in costlier food products and services, particularly during intensifying political, military, and trade tensions between countries, in the price-sensitive market. Consequently, highly volatile economy and reliance on imports could affect the growth of Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market

Intensifying geopolitical and trade tensions across the Middle East and Africa region and the conflicts further spreading across the other major regions, could significantly impact the growth of Egypt Hospitality and Foodservice Market by adversely affecting the travel & tourism sector and disrupting supply chains. It could lead to a dwindling number of tourists to the country and increased costs for imported food and ingredients. Geopolitical tensions can cause delays and shortages, pushing tourists and businesses to alternatives. Additionally, heightened uncertainties may reduce consumer confidence and spending in the travel & tourism and foodservice sectors. International travel restrictions and strained diplomatic relations can also decrease tourism, further affecting restaurant and hospitality revenues. Overall, Egypt Hospitality and Foodservice Market faces increased operational costs, potential menu changes, and a need for strategic adaptations to maintain service quality and profitability amidst global instability.

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market

Segmental Coverage

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market - By Ownership

On the basis of ownership, Egypt Hospitality and Foodservice Market is bifurcated into Standalone and Chain segments. The chain segment, dominated by major international hotel and restaurant chains, holds the major market share in Egypt Hospitality and Foodservice Market by ownership. The standalone segment, on the other hand, is expected to grow at a faster CAGR during the period under analysis.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting  

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market - By Type

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market by type is categorized into Full-Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Institutes, Online Food Delivery, and other segments. The full-service restaurants segment holds the significant market share of Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market by type. As an increasing number of tourists become more interested in the luxurious dine-in culture, Egypt is experiencing a growing, luxurious, refined dining culture. Also, tourism guides in Egypt promote fine dining experiences in their tourism packages, an increasing demand for full-service restaurants. Full-service restaurants provide a variety of delicacies while maintaining the decorum and standardization of the specific establishments. Due to the presence of a large number of small and major players, Egypt full-service restaurant segment is highly fragmented. Growing disposable income as well as the growing influence of Western culture among the locals has also increased the demand for ethnic food across the country.

Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market – By Service Type

On basis of the service type, Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market is split into Commercial and Institutional segments. The commercial location-based food expenditures were accounted for by commercial industry food service establishments. The commercial segment, comprising hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, takeaway outlets, fast food outlets, food delivery, caterers, cafeterias, pubs, and wine bars, accounts for a larger market share of Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market by service type.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Competitive Landscape

Major players in the Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market include Emaar Hospitality Group, Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, Accor Hotels, Marriott International, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., Melia Hotels International SA, Zooba, Tsebo Egypt, Talabat, and Elmenus. The key strategies used by these market leaders are new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and alliances. To grow their market share, these companies are also focusing on investing in innovations, collaborations, and expansions.

Recent Developments

• In October 2025 - TIME Hotels announced its plans to add more than 2,000 rooms in Egypt.

• In October 2025 - Accor stated that its Swissôtel Ras El Hekma in Egypt is scheduled to open by 2027.

Scope of the Report

By Ownership

• Standalone

• Chain

By Type

• Full-Service Restaurants

• Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)

• Institutes

• Others

By Service Type

• Commercial

• Institutional

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Growing tourism industry
         2. Increasing disposable income and changing lifestyles of consumers
         3. Rising demand for international cuisines and fine dining experiences
      2.  Restraints
         1. Ensuring high levels of hygiene and food safety
         2. High operational costs
      3. Opportunities
         1. Innovative services
         2. Rising trend of experiential dining
      4. Challenges
         1. Volatile economic conditions
   3. Technology Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Ownership
         1. Standalone
         2. Chain
      2. By Type
         1. Full Service Restaurants
         2. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)
         3. Institutes
         4. Others
      3. By Service Type
         1. Commercial
         2. Institutional
5. Competitive Landscape
   1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
   2. Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
   3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
   4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
6. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market
7. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
   1. Emaar Hospitality Group
   2. Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
   3. Accor Hotels
   4. Marriott International
   5. Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)
   6. Hilton Worldwide Holdings
   7. Melia Hotels International SA
   8. Zooba
   9. Tsebo Egypt
   10. Talabat
   11. Elmenus
   12. Other Prominent Players
8. Key Strategic Recommendations
9. Research Methodology
   1. Qualitative Research
      1. Primary & Secondary Research
   2. Quantitative Research
   3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
      1. Secondary Research
      2. Primary Research
   4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
   5. Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

List of Figures

Figure 1        Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Segmentation

Figure 2        Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3        Company Market Share Analysis, 2024

Figure 4        Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031

Figure 5        Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Share, By Ownership, By Value, 2019–2031

Figure 6        Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2031

Figure 7        Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Share, By Service Type, By Value, 2019–2031

List of Tables

Table 1         Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Size, By Ownership, By Value, 2019–2031

Table 2         Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2031

Table 3         Egypt Hospitality and Food Service Market Size, By Service Type, By Value, 2019–2031

Table 4         Emaar Hospitality Group Company Overview

Table 5         Emaar Hospitality Group Financial Overview

Table 6         Rotana Hotel Management Corporation Company Overview

Table 7         Rotana Hotel Management Corporation Financial Overview

Table 8         Accor Hotels Company Overview

Table 9         Accor Hotels Financial Overview

Table 10       Marriott International Company Overview

Table 11       Marriott International Financial Overview

Table 12       Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Company Overview

Table 13       Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Financial Overview

Table 14       Hilton Worldwide Holdings Company Overview

Table 15       Hilton Worldwide Holdings Financial Overview

Table 16       Melia Hotels International SA Company Overview

Table 17       Melia Hotels International SA Financial Overview

Table 18       Zooba Company Overview

Table 19       Zooba Financial Overview

Table 20       Tsebo Egypt Company Overview

Table 21       Tsebo Egypt Financial Overview

Table 22       Talabat Company Overview

Table 23       Talabat Financial Overview

Table 24       Elmenus Company Overview

Table 25       Elmenus Financial Overview