The global 900 Series Cooking Equipment Market size was valued at USD 56.91 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 63.33 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 1.8% from 2025-2030.
Growing tourism and hospitality sector are the major growth drivers of the 900 series cooking equipment market, followed by the growing numbers of quick service restaurants. The market faces obstruction due to the stringent governmental regulations, driving the cost of cooking equipment high. On the contrary, smart cooking appliances is anticipated to entail massive opportunities in the 900 series market in future. Some major players such as Hoshizaki Inc and Duke Manufacturing, are using business strategies such as product launches and acquisitions to sustain their market leadership position.
The global growth in tourism market is leading to surge in hospitality industry that reinforced opening of new hotels, restaurants, and other food chains that procure heavy-duty equipment for the kitchen. According to World Travel and Tourism Council, contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP summed 9.1% of the global economy in 2023, registering 23.2% growth rate during the year 2022. Such growth in the tourism and hospitality sector is increasing the demand for series 900 cooking equipment, thereby driving the growth curve of the industry.
The growing QSRs globally such as McDonald, Starbucks, and KFC, add to the increasing demand for 900 series cooking equipment to facilitate their fast-moving and high order volume. McDonald's, for example, aims to reach 50,000 restaurants worldwide by 2027 and announced to use Google Cloud technology to improve customer experiences and operations across thousands of its locations around the world, starting in 2024. Similarly, Starbucks anticipates building approximately 45,000 stores worldwide by the end of 2025, further boosting the need for efficient culinary tools, thereby driving the 900 series cooking equipment market expansion.
The high cost of cooking equipment due to the stringent government regulations concerning food safety and emissions restrains the 900 series cooking equipment market growth. These regulations are designed to ensure that commercial kitchens operate safely and sustainably, but they also impose additional financial burdens on manufacturers and end-users.
In the near future, the market is expected to witness growth opportunities as smart cooking appliances are on the rise along with IoT-enabled kitchen appliances and automation solutions. Such solutions allow companies to be effective, productive, and sustainable. Smart appliances allow accurate monitoring and control with sophisticated sensors and connectivity features, that in return help improve cooking processes and upgrade food quality.
The 900 series cooking equipment market report is segmented on the basis of product type, size, end-user, and region. Based on product type, the market is divided into ambient worktops, bratt pans, pasta cookers, broilers, grills & griddles, cook-chill system, refrigerators, base unit ovens, dishwashers, and other products. On the basis of size, the market is classified into small-scale equipment, medium-scale equipment, and large-scale equipment. Based on end-user, the market is segmented into full-service restaurants, quick service restaurants, catering, railway dining, resorts & hotel, hospitals, and other end users. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.
North America dominates the 900 series cooking equipment market share and is expected to continue dominating the market during the forecasted period. This is due to the increasing demand and consumption of fast food in North America attributed to the fast life of consumers. Also, presence of major QSR companies in North America drives QSRs in North America.
The U.S. Government recently published a report that reflects an average American citizen spends about USD 1,200 every year on convenience foods, totaling up to approximately USD 110 billion within the country. The demand for commercial cooking equipment is anticipated to rise with the increased popularity of fast food in this region due to its hefty revenue streams.
The presence of major market players such as Alto Shaam Inc and AB Electrolux further boosts the growth of the 900 series cooking equipment market. Alto Shaam Inc and AB Electrolux are consistently developing advanced cooking solutions to enhance efficiency, performance, and sustainability for the foodservice industry.
For example, Alto-Shaam collaborated with LMS Associates in January 2024 to unveil its full line of commercial kitchen equipment systems in Texas and Oklahoma. This partnership aims to increase the accessibility of Alto-Shaam's innovative solutions for commercial cooking equipment in those areas, intensifying its market presence and supplying more advanced and efficient kitchen systems to a wider population of foodservice businesses.
On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is expected to show a steady rise in 900 series cooking equipment industry over the forecast period due to the growing tourism sector in countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea. For instance, Japan accommodated 25.06 million tourists, while South Korea registered about 10 million tourists in 2023 from across the globe. With such rise in domestic and international tourists visiting Asian countries, the demand for accommodation, dining, and entertainment services in this region is on the rise, boosting the growth of the heavy-duty kitchen equipment market in this region.
Moreover, with the growing number of domestic and global QSR and FSR companies in countries such as China, India, and Japan, driven by the rising demand for convenient dining options and experiencing diverse cuisine from across the globe, further boosts the market growth.
For example, the major global hotel group, IHG, announced to build 24 new projects of hotels around China, involving regions such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, etc. Moreover, the American chain of fast foods, Wendy's, announced to open over 200 restaurants in Australia up to 2034. Hospitality industry growth improves the demand for overall commercial cooking equipment in this market region.
The 900 series cooking equipment industry is comprising of various key market players such as Rosinox, Charvet, Alto-Shaam, Inc., Capic, ATA SRL, AB Electrolux, Stainless Steel Product Ltd., Fagor Industrial, Modular Professional Srl, Hoshizaki Inc, Vulcan, JBT Corporation, Duke Manufacturing, Haier Group, and Hobart Corporation among others. These market players are implementing various product launches and acquisitions to maintain their foothold in the 900 series cooking equipment market.
For instance, in April 2024, Hoshizaki acquired Turkish food service equipment manufacturer Oztiryakiler. The step is part of Hoshizaki's strategy to strengthen its global product supply capabilities and expand its presence in the European, Middle Eastern, African, and Asian markets. Moreover, in April 2023, Duke Manufacturing launched the Duke Waterless Hot Food Well cooking equipment. The equipment features a precise temperature control, keeping starchy foods such as rice and mashed potatoes hot without scorching.
The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the 900 series cooking equipment market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing industry opportunities.
The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of the current and future 900 series cooking equipment market trends including the current and future trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.
Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the 900 series cooking equipment industry is provided in the report.
Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.
SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated on the study.
Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.
Ambient Worktops
Bratt Pans
Pasta Cookers
Broilers
Grills and Griddles
Cook-Chill Systems
Refrigerators
Base Unit Ovens
Dishwashers
Other Products
Small-scale Equipment
Medium-scale Equipment
Large-scale Equipment
By End User
Full-Service Restaurants
Quick-Service Restaurants
Catering
Railway Dining
Resorts & Hotel
Hospitals
Other End Users
North America
The U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
The UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Netherlands
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Rest of Asia Pacific
Rest of World
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Rosinox
Charvet
Alto-Shaam, Inc
Capic
ATA SRL
AB Electrolux
Stainless Steel Product Ltd
Fagor Industrial
Modular Professional Srl
Hoshizaki Inc
Vulcan
JBT Corporation
Duke Manufacturing
Haier Group
Hobart Corporation
Parameters |
Details |
Market Size in 2024 |
USD 56.91 Billion |
Revenue Forecast in 2030 |
USD 63.33 Billion |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 1.8% from 2025 to 2030 |
Analysis Period |
2024–2030 |
Base Year Considered |
2024 |
Forecast Period |
2025–2030 |
Market Size Estimation |
Billion (USD) |
Growth Factors |
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Countries Covered |
28 |
Companies Profiled |
15 |
Market Share |
Available for 10 companies |
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