GITNUXREPORT 2026

Restaurant Supply Industry Statistics

The global restaurant supply industry grew significantly last year, showing a strong post-pandemic recovery.

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Key Statistics

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Oven and cooking equipment accounted for 32% of U.S. restaurant supply product sales in 2023.

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Refrigeration units represented 18.5% of total restaurant equipment purchases in 2023.

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Smallwares like utensils and cutlery made up 12.4% of restaurant supply volume in 2023.

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Food preparation equipment sales grew 7.2% to $4.1 billion in the U.S. restaurant market 2023.

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Disposables and janitorial supplies comprised 25% of online restaurant supply orders in 2023.

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Commercial dishwashers sales volume reached 45,000 units in U.S. restaurants in 2023.

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Tabletop items (china, glassware) accounted for 9.8% of product mix in 2023.

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Beverage equipment like dispensers sold 28,500 units in 2023 U.S. market.

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Stainless steel worktables purchases totaled $320 million in restaurant supplies 2023.

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Pizza oven segment grew 11.3% in sales to $450 million in 2023.

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Cleaning chemicals for kitchens represented 6.7% of supplies expenditure in 2023.

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Fryers and deep fat equipment sales hit $1.2 billion globally in 2023.

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Shelving and storage units comprised 8.2% of equipment inventory in 2023.

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Convection ovens were the top-selling oven type with 52,000 units in 2023 U.S.

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Paper products and packaging made up 14.1% of disposable sales in 2023.

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Ventilation hoods and exhaust systems sales reached $890 million in 2023.

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Bar refrigeration units sold 15,200 units in U.S. restaurants 2023.

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Food pans and containers volume was 12 million units shipped in 2023.

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Grills and griddles accounted for 10.5% of cooking equipment sales 2023.

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Janitorial equipment like mops and buckets sales $210 million in 2023.

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Sinks and faucets purchases totaled $560 million in restaurant supplies 2023.

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Ice machines average capacity purchased was 450 lbs/day in 2023 orders.

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Uniforms and apparel for restaurant staff sales $340 million in 2023.

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POS hardware and accessories comprised 4.2% of supply sales 2023.

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The U.S. restaurant supply industry market size reached $42.7 billion in 2023, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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Globally, the restaurant equipment market was valued at USD 28.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.

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North American restaurant supplies sector generated $15.2 billion in revenue in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 3.9% through 2027.

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The commercial kitchen equipment segment within restaurant supplies grew by 6.1% in 2023, reaching $18.9 billion worldwide.

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U.S. foodservice disposables market, a key restaurant supply subcategory, hit $7.8 billion in 2023 with 5.3% growth.

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European restaurant supply market expanded to €12.4 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2022.

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Asia-Pacific restaurant equipment market size was USD 10.3 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 15.7 billion by 2030 at 6.2% CAGR.

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U.S. restaurant supply wholesale sales increased 7.2% to $38.5 billion in 2023 per Census Bureau data.

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Global smallware supplies for restaurants market valued at $4.1 billion in 2022, growing at 4.7% CAGR.

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Latin America restaurant supplies industry reached $3.2 billion in 2023, with 5.1% annual growth.

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U.S. refrigeration equipment for restaurants segment was $6.4 billion in 2023, up 4.5%.

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Middle East & Africa restaurant supply market projected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2023 to $3.5 billion by 2028 at 10.8% CAGR.

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Canadian restaurant supplies market size stood at CAD 5.6 billion in 2023, with 3.8% growth.

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Online restaurant supply sales in the U.S. surged 12.4% to $4.2 billion in 2023.

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Global tableware and utensils market for foodservice hit $9.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.9%.

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U.S. restaurant supply industry employment totaled 145,000 workers in 2023, up 2.1%.

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China restaurant equipment market valued at CNY 45 billion in 2023, growing 7.5% YoY.

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U.K. commercial catering equipment market reached £2.1 billion in 2023, 4.3% growth.

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India foodservice equipment market size was INR 120 billion in FY2023, CAGR 9.2%.

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Australia restaurant supplies sector generated AUD 3.4 billion in 2023, up 3.7%.

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Global cleaning supplies for restaurants market at $2.7 billion in 2023, 5.6% CAGR forecast.

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Brazil restaurant equipment market valued at BRL 8.5 billion in 2023, 6.1% growth.

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U.S. bar and beverage equipment supplies reached $1.9 billion in 2023.

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Southeast Asia restaurant supplies market hit $4.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.3%.

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Germany foodservice disposables market size was €1.2 billion in 2023.

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Mexico restaurant supply industry grew to MXN 45 billion in 2023, 5.4% YoY.

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Worldwide bakery equipment for restaurants valued at $3.6 billion in 2023.

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France catering supplies market reached €3.1 billion in 2023, 4.2% growth.

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South Korea restaurant equipment market at KRW 12 trillion in 2023.

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U.S. restaurant supply exports totaled $2.3 billion in 2023, up 8.1%.

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WebstaurantStore reported $3.1 billion in annual revenue for 2023 as the largest U.S. online restaurant supplier.

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Sysco Corporation's foodservice equipment and supplies division generated $1.2 billion in FY2023 sales.

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US Foods' restaurant supply segment sales reached $850 million in 2023.

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Gordon Food Service (GFS) Marketplace supplies sales hit $1.5 billion in 2023.

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Restaurant Depot wholesale sales to independent operators totaled $4.8 billion in 2023.

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KaTom Restaurant Supply achieved $450 million in e-commerce sales in 2023.

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The restaurant supply industry's average gross margin was 28.4% in 2023 per IBISWorld.

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Online sales accounted for 22.3% of total U.S. restaurant supply revenue in 2023.

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Performance Food Group (PFG)'s supplies division reported $2.1 billion revenue in FY2023.

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Average annual sales per U.S. restaurant supply wholesaler was $12.7 million in 2023.

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Bunzl plc's North American foodservice disposables sales were £1.8 billion in 2023.

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Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores generated $900 million in supplies sales in 2023.

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U.S. restaurant supply industry profit margin averaged 5.2% in 2023.

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Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice sales volume increased 9.1% to $1.1 billion in 2023.

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Total U.S. restaurant supply e-commerce revenue grew 15.7% to $6.3 billion in 2023.

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Vistar (Performance Food Group) vending and supply sales hit $3.4 billion in 2023.

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Industry-wide return rate for restaurant supplies was 3.8% in 2023, impacting net revenue.

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Alex Lee Inc.'s restaurant supply division revenue was $650 million in 2023.

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U.S. restaurant supply wholesalers' total revenue per employee averaged $450,000 in 2023.

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Dot Foods distributor supplies sales to restaurants reached $2.7 billion in 2023.

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Average invoice value for restaurant supply orders was $1,250 in 2023.

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Core-Mark's foodservice supplies revenue totaled $1.9 billion in 2023.

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Restaurant supply subscription box services generated $180 million in 2023.

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U.S. restaurant supply B2B marketplace sales hit $2.5 billion in 2023.

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Reinhart Foodservice supplies segment sales were $1.3 billion in 2023.

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Industry EBITDA margin for restaurant suppliers averaged 8.7% in 2023.

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WebstaurantStore holds 35% market share in U.S. online restaurant supplies.

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Sysco operates 330 distribution centers supplying restaurants across North America.

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US Foods has 60 distribution facilities serving 300,000+ restaurant customers.

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Restaurant Depot boasts 150+ cash-and-carry warehouses in the U.S. in 2023.

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Gordon Food Service has 20 distribution centers in North America for supplies.

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There are 4,200 independent restaurant supply wholesalers in the U.S. 2023.

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Bunzl Distribution USA operates 100+ facilities for foodservice supplies.

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Average delivery time for restaurant supplies shortened to 2.1 days in 2023.

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68% of restaurant suppliers offer same-day delivery in major U.S. cities 2023.

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Performance Food Group manages 100 distribution centers for restaurant supplies.

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Top 10 suppliers control 65% of U.S. restaurant supply distribution market.

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Inventory turnover ratio for restaurant suppliers averaged 8.2 times in 2023.

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42% of restaurant supplies are distributed via third-party logistics in 2023.

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KaTom ships to 50 states with 98% on-time delivery rate in 2023.

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Number of restaurant supply distributors grew 2.3% to 5,100 in U.S. 2023.

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DOT Foods delivers to 100,000+ locations weekly for restaurant supplies.

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Supply chain disruptions affected 28% of restaurant deliveries in 2023.

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Average warehouse size for restaurant suppliers is 150,000 sq ft in 2023.

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Core-Mark has 50 distribution centers focused on convenience and restaurants.

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75% of suppliers use ERP systems for restaurant order fulfillment 2023.

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Restaurant Depot serves 500,000 members with no minimum order policy.

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Vistar operates 30+ distribution centers for micro-markets and restaurants.

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Sustainability initiatives adopted by 62% of restaurant supply distributors 2023.

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Average fleet size per major supplier is 450 trucks for deliveries 2023.

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55% market penetration for digital ordering platforms among suppliers.

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Reinhart Foodservice covers Midwest with 12 distribution points.

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37% of supplies now drop-shipped directly from manufacturers in 2023.

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85% of full-service restaurants source supplies from 3+ distributors.

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Plant-based equipment demand rose 22% among suppliers in 2023.

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Sustainability packaging adoption in restaurant supplies projected to reach 60% by 2027.

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Automation in kitchen equipment expected to grow at 12.4% CAGR to 2030.

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Online procurement of supplies forecasted to hit 40% of total by 2028.

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Ghost kitchen supply demand up 35% projected through 2025.

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Energy-efficient equipment market share to rise to 55% by 2030.

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Contactless delivery tech adoption in supplies logistics to 75% by 2026.

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Personalized nutrition equipment sales projected CAGR 18.2% to 2030.

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AI-driven inventory management in 45% of suppliers by 2027 forecast.

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Recyclable disposables market growth at 9.1% CAGR to $12B by 2030.

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Labor shortages to drive robotic fryers adoption up 28% by 2028.

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Health-focused smallwares demand projected 7.5% growth annually.

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Delivery-only concepts to require 20% more packaging supplies by 2026.

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IoT-enabled refrigeration to dominate 65% market by 2030.

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Vegan/plant-based prep equipment sales up 41% projected 2024-2028.

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Supply chain resilience investments to rise 15% yearly to 2027.

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Modular kitchen designs adoption forecasted at 50% by 2029.

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Zero-waste supplies initiatives in 70% of chains by 2030 projection.

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Voice commerce for supplies orders to reach $1B by 2027.

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UV sanitation equipment market CAGR 14.3% post-COVID to 2030.

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Off-premise dining drives 25% packaging supply growth to 2028.

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Blockchain traceability in supplies adopted by 30% by 2026 forecast.

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Compact equipment for small spaces CAGR 8.7% to 2030.

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AR/VR for supplier catalogs used by 25% buyers by 2027.

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Antimicrobial surfaces in equipment to standard by 2029 projection.

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Drone delivery trials for supplies expand to 10% urban areas by 2028.

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Subscription models for smallwares projected $500M market by 2030.

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5G-enabled smart kitchens in 40% new builds by 2030 forecast.

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Regenerative agriculture supplies sourcing up 33% by 2027.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 29, 2026
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Surging beyond a staggering $42.7 billion in the U.S. alone last year, the restaurant supply industry is a booming global engine fueling everything from commercial kitchens to sustainable disposables, as revealed by our deep dive into the latest market statistics.

Key Takeaways

  • The U.S. restaurant supply industry market size reached $42.7 billion in 2023, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.
  • Globally, the restaurant equipment market was valued at USD 28.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • North American restaurant supplies sector generated $15.2 billion in revenue in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 3.9% through 2027.
  • WebstaurantStore reported $3.1 billion in annual revenue for 2023 as the largest U.S. online restaurant supplier.
  • Sysco Corporation's foodservice equipment and supplies division generated $1.2 billion in FY2023 sales.
  • US Foods' restaurant supply segment sales reached $850 million in 2023.
  • Oven and cooking equipment accounted for 32% of U.S. restaurant supply product sales in 2023.
  • Refrigeration units represented 18.5% of total restaurant equipment purchases in 2023.
  • Smallwares like utensils and cutlery made up 12.4% of restaurant supply volume in 2023.
  • WebstaurantStore holds 35% market share in U.S. online restaurant supplies.
  • Sysco operates 330 distribution centers supplying restaurants across North America.
  • US Foods has 60 distribution facilities serving 300,000+ restaurant customers.
  • Plant-based equipment demand rose 22% among suppliers in 2023.
  • Sustainability packaging adoption in restaurant supplies projected to reach 60% by 2027.
  • Automation in kitchen equipment expected to grow at 12.4% CAGR to 2030.

The global restaurant supply industry grew significantly last year, showing a strong post-pandemic recovery.

Equipment and Product Statistics

1Oven and cooking equipment accounted for 32% of U.S. restaurant supply product sales in 2023.
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2Refrigeration units represented 18.5% of total restaurant equipment purchases in 2023.
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3Smallwares like utensils and cutlery made up 12.4% of restaurant supply volume in 2023.
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4Food preparation equipment sales grew 7.2% to $4.1 billion in the U.S. restaurant market 2023.
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5Disposables and janitorial supplies comprised 25% of online restaurant supply orders in 2023.
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6Commercial dishwashers sales volume reached 45,000 units in U.S. restaurants in 2023.
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7Tabletop items (china, glassware) accounted for 9.8% of product mix in 2023.
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8Beverage equipment like dispensers sold 28,500 units in 2023 U.S. market.
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9Stainless steel worktables purchases totaled $320 million in restaurant supplies 2023.
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10Pizza oven segment grew 11.3% in sales to $450 million in 2023.
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11Cleaning chemicals for kitchens represented 6.7% of supplies expenditure in 2023.
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12Fryers and deep fat equipment sales hit $1.2 billion globally in 2023.
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13Shelving and storage units comprised 8.2% of equipment inventory in 2023.
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14Convection ovens were the top-selling oven type with 52,000 units in 2023 U.S.
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15Paper products and packaging made up 14.1% of disposable sales in 2023.
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16Ventilation hoods and exhaust systems sales reached $890 million in 2023.
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17Bar refrigeration units sold 15,200 units in U.S. restaurants 2023.
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18Food pans and containers volume was 12 million units shipped in 2023.
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19Grills and griddles accounted for 10.5% of cooking equipment sales 2023.
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20Janitorial equipment like mops and buckets sales $210 million in 2023.
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21Sinks and faucets purchases totaled $560 million in restaurant supplies 2023.
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22Ice machines average capacity purchased was 450 lbs/day in 2023 orders.
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23Uniforms and apparel for restaurant staff sales $340 million in 2023.
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24POS hardware and accessories comprised 4.2% of supply sales 2023.
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Equipment and Product Statistics Interpretation

In a clear signal of industry priorities, the 2023 restaurant supply data reveals a culinary arms race where chefs are heatedly competing over ovens and fryers, while the backstage battle for cleanliness and efficiency is fought with millions spent on dishwashers, worktables, and disposables.

Market Size and Growth

1The U.S. restaurant supply industry market size reached $42.7 billion in 2023, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.
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2Globally, the restaurant equipment market was valued at USD 28.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.
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3North American restaurant supplies sector generated $15.2 billion in revenue in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 3.9% through 2027.
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4The commercial kitchen equipment segment within restaurant supplies grew by 6.1% in 2023, reaching $18.9 billion worldwide.
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5U.S. foodservice disposables market, a key restaurant supply subcategory, hit $7.8 billion in 2023 with 5.3% growth.
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6European restaurant supply market expanded to €12.4 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2018-2022.
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7Asia-Pacific restaurant equipment market size was USD 10.3 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 15.7 billion by 2030 at 6.2% CAGR.
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8U.S. restaurant supply wholesale sales increased 7.2% to $38.5 billion in 2023 per Census Bureau data.
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9Global smallware supplies for restaurants market valued at $4.1 billion in 2022, growing at 4.7% CAGR.
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10Latin America restaurant supplies industry reached $3.2 billion in 2023, with 5.1% annual growth.
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11U.S. refrigeration equipment for restaurants segment was $6.4 billion in 2023, up 4.5%.
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12Middle East & Africa restaurant supply market projected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2023 to $3.5 billion by 2028 at 10.8% CAGR.
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13Canadian restaurant supplies market size stood at CAD 5.6 billion in 2023, with 3.8% growth.
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14Online restaurant supply sales in the U.S. surged 12.4% to $4.2 billion in 2023.
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15Global tableware and utensils market for foodservice hit $9.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.9%.
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16U.S. restaurant supply industry employment totaled 145,000 workers in 2023, up 2.1%.
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17China restaurant equipment market valued at CNY 45 billion in 2023, growing 7.5% YoY.
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18U.K. commercial catering equipment market reached £2.1 billion in 2023, 4.3% growth.
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19India foodservice equipment market size was INR 120 billion in FY2023, CAGR 9.2%.
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20Australia restaurant supplies sector generated AUD 3.4 billion in 2023, up 3.7%.
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21Global cleaning supplies for restaurants market at $2.7 billion in 2023, 5.6% CAGR forecast.
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22Brazil restaurant equipment market valued at BRL 8.5 billion in 2023, 6.1% growth.
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23U.S. bar and beverage equipment supplies reached $1.9 billion in 2023.
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24Southeast Asia restaurant supplies market hit $4.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.3%.
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25Germany foodservice disposables market size was €1.2 billion in 2023.
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26Mexico restaurant supply industry grew to MXN 45 billion in 2023, 5.4% YoY.
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27Worldwide bakery equipment for restaurants valued at $3.6 billion in 2023.
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28France catering supplies market reached €3.1 billion in 2023, 4.2% growth.
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29South Korea restaurant equipment market at KRW 12 trillion in 2023.
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30U.S. restaurant supply exports totaled $2.3 billion in 2023, up 8.1%.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite the chef's temper, the world's appetite for new spatulas and fancy napkins remains insatiable, proving the restaurant supply business is boiling over with post-pandemic profit.

Revenue and Sales Statistics

1WebstaurantStore reported $3.1 billion in annual revenue for 2023 as the largest U.S. online restaurant supplier.
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2Sysco Corporation's foodservice equipment and supplies division generated $1.2 billion in FY2023 sales.
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3US Foods' restaurant supply segment sales reached $850 million in 2023.
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4Gordon Food Service (GFS) Marketplace supplies sales hit $1.5 billion in 2023.
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5Restaurant Depot wholesale sales to independent operators totaled $4.8 billion in 2023.
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6KaTom Restaurant Supply achieved $450 million in e-commerce sales in 2023.
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7The restaurant supply industry's average gross margin was 28.4% in 2023 per IBISWorld.
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8Online sales accounted for 22.3% of total U.S. restaurant supply revenue in 2023.
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9Performance Food Group (PFG)'s supplies division reported $2.1 billion revenue in FY2023.
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10Average annual sales per U.S. restaurant supply wholesaler was $12.7 million in 2023.
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11Bunzl plc's North American foodservice disposables sales were £1.8 billion in 2023.
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12Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores generated $900 million in supplies sales in 2023.
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13U.S. restaurant supply industry profit margin averaged 5.2% in 2023.
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14Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice sales volume increased 9.1% to $1.1 billion in 2023.
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15Total U.S. restaurant supply e-commerce revenue grew 15.7% to $6.3 billion in 2023.
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16Vistar (Performance Food Group) vending and supply sales hit $3.4 billion in 2023.
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17Industry-wide return rate for restaurant supplies was 3.8% in 2023, impacting net revenue.
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18Alex Lee Inc.'s restaurant supply division revenue was $650 million in 2023.
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19U.S. restaurant supply wholesalers' total revenue per employee averaged $450,000 in 2023.
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20Dot Foods distributor supplies sales to restaurants reached $2.7 billion in 2023.
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21Average invoice value for restaurant supply orders was $1,250 in 2023.
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22Core-Mark's foodservice supplies revenue totaled $1.9 billion in 2023.
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23Restaurant supply subscription box services generated $180 million in 2023.
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24U.S. restaurant supply B2B marketplace sales hit $2.5 billion in 2023.
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25Reinhart Foodservice supplies segment sales were $1.3 billion in 2023.
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26Industry EBITDA margin for restaurant suppliers averaged 8.7% in 2023.
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Revenue and Sales Statistics Interpretation

Behind the clatter of every successful kitchen is a ruthlessly efficient, low-margin logistical ballet, where billions in supplies flow through a digital and physical pipeline just so someone can eventually send back a dented ladle.

Supplier and Distribution Statistics

1WebstaurantStore holds 35% market share in U.S. online restaurant supplies.
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2Sysco operates 330 distribution centers supplying restaurants across North America.
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3US Foods has 60 distribution facilities serving 300,000+ restaurant customers.
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4Restaurant Depot boasts 150+ cash-and-carry warehouses in the U.S. in 2023.
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5Gordon Food Service has 20 distribution centers in North America for supplies.
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6There are 4,200 independent restaurant supply wholesalers in the U.S. 2023.
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7Bunzl Distribution USA operates 100+ facilities for foodservice supplies.
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8Average delivery time for restaurant supplies shortened to 2.1 days in 2023.
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968% of restaurant suppliers offer same-day delivery in major U.S. cities 2023.
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10Performance Food Group manages 100 distribution centers for restaurant supplies.
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11Top 10 suppliers control 65% of U.S. restaurant supply distribution market.
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12Inventory turnover ratio for restaurant suppliers averaged 8.2 times in 2023.
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1342% of restaurant supplies are distributed via third-party logistics in 2023.
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14KaTom ships to 50 states with 98% on-time delivery rate in 2023.
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15Number of restaurant supply distributors grew 2.3% to 5,100 in U.S. 2023.
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16DOT Foods delivers to 100,000+ locations weekly for restaurant supplies.
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17Supply chain disruptions affected 28% of restaurant deliveries in 2023.
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18Average warehouse size for restaurant suppliers is 150,000 sq ft in 2023.
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19Core-Mark has 50 distribution centers focused on convenience and restaurants.
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2075% of suppliers use ERP systems for restaurant order fulfillment 2023.
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21Restaurant Depot serves 500,000 members with no minimum order policy.
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22Vistar operates 30+ distribution centers for micro-markets and restaurants.
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23Sustainability initiatives adopted by 62% of restaurant supply distributors 2023.
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24Average fleet size per major supplier is 450 trucks for deliveries 2023.
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2555% market penetration for digital ordering platforms among suppliers.
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26Reinhart Foodservice covers Midwest with 12 distribution points.
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2737% of supplies now drop-shipped directly from manufacturers in 2023.
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2885% of full-service restaurants source supplies from 3+ distributors.
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Supplier and Distribution Statistics Interpretation

While WebstaurantStore's 35% online market share proves everyone loves a good digital one-stop shop, the 4,200 independent wholesalers and the fact that 85% of restaurants still juggle three or more suppliers suggest the industry, much like a perfect omelette, still relies on a messy blend of giants, specialists, and local hustle to get the job done.

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