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The beverage vending machine market is valued at €2.7 billion.
The global vending machine market experienced a notable recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated value of US$51.91 billion in 2021 and a forecast CAGR of 10.70% between 2022 and 2030.
The United States and Japan lead the way in terms of the number and density of vending machines. Italy is the world's leading exporter, particularly to France, where it has supplied machines worth 25 million euros in 2022.
Vending machines for hot beverages, especially coffee, have shown resilience, with stable demand in corporate environments.
Vending machine management has become more professionalized, with specialized operators handling over 80% of servicing and maintenance.
The market adapted to the French ban on plastic cups in 202.
Trends in the vending machine market
The market rebounded rapidly after the pandemic, and is estimated to be worth 2.7 billion euros by 2022.
More than 640,000 vending machines are spread across the country, 80% of them aimed at businesses.
The French market shows a penchant for snacking, with over a million units of cold drinks and food products distributed through vending machines every year.
Despite the diversity of products available, the hot drinks segment, mainly coffee, retains its dominant position, thanks to the coffee-break culture deeply rooted in companies. 76% of people in France and Germany drink coffee at work.
65% of people prefer digital payment methods, which continue to gain ground over traditional cash transactions.
The average French citizen spends around 35 euros a year on vending machines. Hot drinks cost between €0.10 and €0.50.
The trend towards higher quality and healthier choices has also penetrated the vending machine sector.
Sustainability and respect for the environment have become buzzwords influencing consumer choice, driving vending service providers to innovate.
Industry players
- The EVOCA group plays an important role in this sector, with its Saeco and Necta brands.
- Rheavendors has ventured beyond coffee, extending its range to include cold drinks and snacks
- Bianchi Vending, known for its refined espresso offerings
- Selecta**, a well-established Swiss company
- Many small French companies maintain and often own machines..: PRODIA+, QUALIDEA, Darea, Diva, Devient.
- Consumables suppliers
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1 Market overview
1.1 Overview and definition of the vending machine market
Vending machines, also known as vending machines, are machines that allow goods to be obtained without human intervention, thanks to automation techniques. The first vending machine was patented in the 18ᵉ century and was used to purchase stamps. Products gradually diversified, until they included beverages, confectionery and foodstuffs. Some machines even offered more diverse products, such as beauty products .fast and generally affordable, vending machines have made their mark in places open to thepublic (railway stations, airports, freeway stops, etc.) and in the workplace, providing a quick bite to eat or, more often than not, a coffee during a break.
There are several types of vending machine:
- cold drinks dispensers
- hot beverage dispensers
- food dispensers
These categories can be combined, as in the case of freestanding machines (cold drinks and food) or office coffee services. [AutomaticDispenser]
The hot beverage dispenser sector dominates the market, with the continued growth of corporate coffee machines. Since the late 1960s, the coffee machine has become an essential part of office life, and represents a considerable market. Its introduction in France in the late 60s was followed by a boom in the 80s and 90s, first with soluble and then espresso coffee machines.
In this study, we'll be looking at the vending machine market. As most fresh-drink vending machines are combined with snacks and confectionery, our study also sometimes takes food vending machine sales into account. Water dispensers are the subject of a separate study, and are not included here.
In terms of key figures, around 1 million cold drinks are consumed every year, and 640,000 machines are installed in France. On the global and national markets, vending represents a relatively modest market in the out-of-home and corporate catering sectors, with rather low sales, mainly associated with corporate services. The business services market is the only one that is self-financed by users and consumption, with all other costs billed to the company. The vending market suffered greatly from the covid crisis, during which sales fell by more than 20%, but is gradually recovering thanks to the diversification of products on offer and the growing popularity of coffee and hot drinks. [AdialFrance]
1.2 A global market that has bounced back from the global pandemic
The global vending machine market was estimated at US$**.** billion in ****, with a CAGR of **.**% over the period ****-****. [***] This figure takes into account revenues from vending machine sales and vending machine operations. The market is growing rapidly thanks to growing consumer demand for take-away products and the convenience and speed ...
1.3 Stable growth in the domestic market
In ****, the vending machine market in France was estimated at *.* billion euros. [***] There are currently ****** vending machines in France, both for hot drinks and cold drinks combined with snacks. The main customers for vending machines are companies, which provide machines for their employees and account for **% of the French market. They ...
1.4 A very negative trade balance: Italy is France's leading exporter
While most vending machine operators in France are French, for reasons of geographical proximity and convenience, the vast majority of manufacturers and producers are foreign. In the vending machine manufacturing sector, France has a very negative trade balance: in ****, it imported ** million euros' worth of vending machines, compared with * million euros' ...
2 Demand analysis
2.1 General demand for snacking and takeaway drinks
Consumption in vending machines is part of the "snacking" phenomenon, i.e. products intended to be eaten quickly outside mealtimes, and sometimes referred to as "nibbling". Snacking is an increasingly popular trend in French consumer habits. Snacking doesn't necessarily mean unhealthy eating: the most popular products are energy bars, dried fruit, ...
2.2 The importance of the coffee break and the rise of OCS
**% of vending machines in France are located on company premises. For some time now, office coffee service(***) has been one of the fastest-growing segments in the global coffee sector. This evolution is due to notable changes in working environments, such as more flexible working time models and a smoother transition between ...
2.3 The impact of the crisis on covid and teleworking
The global pandemic seriously affected a sector focused on providing services to businesses, communities and transport. Confinement and the widespread use of telecommuting have had a direct impact on business: with fewer consumers present in offices and on the transport network, sales in this sector have fallen sharply and have yet ...
3 Market structure
3.1 Value chain
3.2 Management operation
Generally speaking, the organization wishing to install a vending machine on its premises or in a public space buys or rents the machine from the vending machine manufacturer, often an Italian company. Once the equipment has been purchased, the organization that will manage the vending machine, i.e., the weekly or ...
3.3 The main players in the sector
The value chain is made up of different players, from production to suppliers and management.
Manufacturers and distributor importers
This market segment is clearly dominated by Italian and Swiss manufacturers. In fact, Italy is the leading exporter of vending machines to France. It's a fairly concentrated market, with the three biggest ...
3.4 Technical and regulatory particularities
In France, vending machines are subject to strict regulations concerning product composition, preservation and hygiene standards, labelling and machine layout. These requirements will be detailed in the regulations section, but here are the main points, along with the technical features that may be associated with vending machines.
Dispenser location
First of ...
4 Offer analysis
4.1 Offer details
Vending machine manufacturers often offer a multitude of models with different payment options, sizes and storage capacities.
Hot beverage dispensers
For beverage-only vending machines, dimensions can vary from *** to *** cm in height, ** to ** cm in width and ** to ** cm in depth. Weights range from *** to *** kg. Cans (***) can also be varied ...
4.2 Price examples
New appliances are generally guaranteed for one or two years for parts and labor.
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4.3 Supply trends
*. Rising competition from coffee machines
The coffee machine and vending machine segment is facing increasing competition, prompting market players to improve quality and raise their offering. This heightened competition stimulates innovation, leading to a move upmarket in the products on offer. New functionalities and more elegant designs are being introduced to ...
5 Regulations
5.1 Authorizations and certifications
Installing a distributor requires several authorizations and certifications.
Customs (***)
Since ****, the installation of vending machines has been subject to a customs declaration (***). In addition, when individual cups are used, it is necessary to provide a system for collecting used cups and any waste. The material used must be approved and allow ...
5.2 Law of May 9, 1995
The French Food Hygiene Act of May *, **** is designed to guarantee the safety of foodstuffs intended for human consumption. This law was adopted in the context of European regulations on food hygiene. It lays down strict standards for the production, processing, distribution and sale of food, in order to prevent public ...
5.3 Regulations governing plastic packaging
Between **** and ****, a number of laws were passed at national and European level, which constrain manufacturers of plastic packaging in several ways:
The EGALIM law, passed in **** and coming into force in ****, bans the provision of cutlery, glass lids, ice cream pots and other disposable products, except those that are compostable ...
6 Positioning the players
6.1 Player segmentation
Source: ****
- Selecta France
- Maison Lyovel (Montefiore)
- Prodia +
- Qualidea
- Darea
- Diva et Devient
- Evoca France
- Rheavendors France
- Dallmayr distribution automatique France
- Bianchi Vending
- Sielaff France
- Bleutec System
- IVS Group
List of charts presented in this market study
- Main countries receiving French exports of beverage dispensers
- French exports and imports of beverage vending machines
- Main countries from which France imports beverage dispensers
- Sales trend
- Proportion of workers who drink coffee at work
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