China Food Service Equipment Market Size & Outlook
The food service equipment market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,347.1 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 9% is expected of China food service equipment market from 2026 to 2033.
The China food service equipment market generated a revenue of USD 5,744.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 11,347.1 million by 2033.
The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, full service restaurant (fsr) was the largest revenue generating end use in 2025.
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Food service equipment market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 5,744.8 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 11,347.1 million
Growth rate
9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Full service restaurant (fsr)
Fastest growing segment
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Institutional, Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Full Service Restaurant (FSR)
Key market players worldwide
Electrolux AB Class B, Dover Corp, Haier Smart Home Co Ltd ADR, Smeg, The Middleby Corp, Ali Group, Duke Manufacturing
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, China accounted for 13.9% of the global food service equipment market in 2025.
Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China food service equipment market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 3,268.6 million by 2033.
The rising popularity of fast food and casual dining, along with the growth of food service chains, has been propelling the market for food service equipment in China. As consumers increasingly seek convenient dining options, establishments such as QSR invest in quality equipment to meet demand, fueling the QSR’s expansion in the country.
In January 2024, Yum China Holdings Inc., based in Shanghai, celebrated the opening of its 10,000th KFC store in Hangzhou. Alongside this milestone, the company unveiled its ambitious plan to launch 1,200 new outlets each year for the coming three years, aiming to double its store count to 20,000 by 2026.
Yum China, which manages several brands, including Huang Ji Huang, Shaofaner, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Little Sheep in China, is also expanding its partnership with Lavazza to create a new coffee shop concept in the Chinese market. Such strategic expansion measures by mature players are expected to drive the demand for food service equipment in China.
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Full Service Restaurant (Fsr) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.75% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China food service equipment market based on institutional, quick service restaurant (qsr), full service restaurant (fsr) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The rising popularity of fast food and casual dining, along with the growth of food service chains, has been propelling the market for food service equipment in China. As consumers increasingly seek convenient dining options, establishments such as QSR invest in quality equipment to meet demand, fueling the QSR’s expansion in the country.
In January 2024, Yum China Holdings Inc., based in Shanghai, celebrated the opening of its 10,000th KFC store in Hangzhou. Alongside this milestone, the company unveiled its ambitious plan to launch 1,200 new outlets each year for the coming three years, aiming to double its store count to 20,000 by 2026.
Yum China, which manages several brands, including Huang Ji Huang, Shaofaner, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Little Sheep in China, is also expanding its partnership with Lavazza to create a new coffee shop concept in the Chinese market. Such strategic expansion measures by mature players are expected to drive the demand for food service equipment in China.
China Food Service Equipment Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Institutional
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
Others
Full Service Restaurant (FSR)
China Food Service Equipment Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Kitchen Purpose Equipment
Others
Refrigeration Equipment
Ware Washing Equipment
Food Holding & Storing Equipment
China Food Service Equipment Market Sales Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Online
Offline
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China Food Service Equipment Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)