Key Takeaways
- U.S. retail sales of food and beverage stores in 2023 were $1.13 trillion.
- U.S. retail sales of food and beverage stores in 2022 were $1.09 trillion.
- U.S. retail sales of food and beverage stores in 2021 were $1.06 trillion.
- Share of U.S. adults who consumed soda in the past week was 45.1% (2017–2018).
- Share of U.S. adults who consumed energy drinks in the past week was 3.9% (2017–2018).
- Share of U.S. adults who consumed sports drinks in the past week was 11.3% (2017–2018).
- U.S. food manufacturing value added was $153.8 billion in 2022 (NAICS 311).
- U.S. beverages manufacturing value added was $42.6 billion in 2022 (NAICS 312).
- U.S. food manufacturing (NAICS 311) shipments in 2022 were $1,152.9 billion.
- The global average annual growth rate of the food and beverage market forecast is 4.2% (2023-2032).
- The global packaged food market is forecast to reach $4.1 trillion by 2032.
- The U.S. CPI for food at home increased by 4.6% in 2023.
- FDA enforcement actions (warning letters) for food facilities in 2023: 142.
- FDA enforcement actions (warning letters) for food facilities in 2022: 161.
- FDA enforcement actions (warning letters) for food facilities in 2021: 155.
U.S. food and beverage store sales reached $1.13 trillion in 2023 as global industry growth continues.
Market Size & Sales
Market Size & Sales Interpretation
Consumer Behavior & Demographics
Consumer Behavior & Demographics Interpretation
Production, Supply Chain & Logistics
Production, Supply Chain & Logistics Interpretation
Pricing, Costs & Trade
Pricing, Costs & Trade Interpretation
Regulation, Health & Sustainability
Regulation, Health & Sustainability Interpretation
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