Aircraft Galley Carts Market Report 2026

The aircraft galley carts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.89 billion in 2025 to $2.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of galley carts to support standardized in-flight meal and beverage service, early development of meal service carts and beverage carts to streamline cabin operations, rising demand for durable and secure storage solutions for catering items, expansion of long-haul and high-capacity flights requiring efficient mobile service equipment, increasing use of duty-free carts to enhance onboard retail offerings.

The aircraft galley carts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for lightweight galley carts to reduce aircraft weight and improve fuel efficiency, increasing adoption of ergonomic and easy-maneuvering cart designs to enhance crew workflow, rising investment in fire-resistant and more secure cart materials to meet safety regulations, technological advancements enabling modular and multifunctional galley cart configurations, expansion of global airline fleets driving continuous replacements and upgrades of onboard service carts. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for lightweight galley carts, increasing preference for full-size and half-size standardized trolley formats, expanded use of multifunctional trolleys for meal, beverage, duty-free, and waste handling, growing need for durable and corrosion-resistant cart materials, higher adoption of modernized cabin service equipment across retrofitted aircraft.

The rising air passenger traffic is expected to drive the growth of the aircraft galley cart market in the coming years. Air passenger traffic refers to the total number of passengers traveling on commercial flights within a given period, typically measured over days, months, or years. Aircraft galley carts are essential for efficiently storing, transporting, and serving meals, snacks, and beverages to passengers during flights. For instance, in April 2023, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association, reported that in February 2023, total traffic measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) increased by 55.5% compared to February 2022, while domestic traffic rose by 25.2% year-over-year. Therefore, the rising air passenger traffic is boosting the growth of the aircraft galley carts market.

Key companies in the aircraft galley carts market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as ultra-lightweight carts, to reduce fuel consumption and improve operational efficiency. Ultra-lightweight carts are meal service trolleys made with advanced, lightweight materials that reduce overall aircraft weight, helping lower fuel consumption, decrease operating costs, and enhance crew handling efficiency. For example, in April 2025, DKA Aerospace Pte. Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer, launched the XT3.0, the lightest meal cart on the market. The XT3.0, part of the company’s successful XT series, weighs just 14.8 kg for the full-size version and 9.6 kg for the half-size model. The innovative design allows airlines to achieve significant fuel savings, improved operational efficiency, and easier crew handling while maintaining durability, quality, and reliability. The cart also offers fleet-wide compatibility with interchangeable components across the XT Series, simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime. By focusing on both weight reduction and modularity, DKA Aerospace continues to drive innovation in aircraft galley equipment, helping airlines meet sustainability goals, lower carbon emissions, and enhance passenger service efficiency.

In October 2025, SK AeroSafety Group, a UK-based commercial company, acquired Reheat Aero Limited for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, SK AeroSafety Group aims to expand its service offerings and global presence by leveraging Reheat Aero Limited’s expertise in aircraft galley equipment and cabin interior repair, strengthening its position as a leading provider of aircraft component MRO services worldwide. Reheat Aero Limited, based in the UK, specializes in providing aircraft galley carts.

Major companies operating in the aircraft galley carts market are Safran Cabin, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG, Zodiac Aerospace, Jamco Corporation, AIM Altitude, Geven S.p.A., MySky SkyCart, Dedienne Aerospace, Lacobucci HF Aerospace S.p.A., Driessen Aircraft Interiors Systems, Egret Aviation Co. Ltd., Aerolux Ltd., Rockwell Collins Inc., Norduyn Inc., Bucher Group, Flightweight, Korita Aviation, B/E Aerospace, Aeroservey Product Co. Ltd., VanDeBord, EnCore Group.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft galley carts market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft galley carts market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the aircraft galley carts market by raising the cost of aluminum, composites, wheels, braking units, and mechanical components imported from major manufacturing hubs, resulting in higher production and delivery expenses. Full-size and half-size trolley segments, especially those used in wide-body and very large aircraft, are most affected, with Asia-Pacific and Europe facing increased cost pressures due to their reliance on global supply chains. Despite these challenges, tariffs are encouraging localized manufacturing and sourcing, benefiting regional suppliers and supporting capacity expansion for domestic cart production.

The aircraft galley carts market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides aircraft galley carts market statistics, including aircraft galley carts industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a aircraft galley carts market share, detailed aircraft galley carts market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aircraft galley carts industry. This aircraft galley carts market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Aircraft galley carts, also known as trolleys, are specialized mobile carts utilized in aircraft galleys to transport and store catering items for inflight service. These carts are designed to streamline the delivery of meals, beverages, and other amenities to passengers during a flight.

The primary types of aircraft galley carts include meal or bar trolleys, waste trolleys, folding trolleys, and others. A meal/bar trolley, alternatively referred to as a service trolley or catering trolley, is a mobile cart employed in aircraft galleys to transport and serve meals, beverages, and other food items to passengers during flights. These trolleys feature compartments and trays designed to securely hold and organize food and beverage items. They play a pivotal role in in-flight service, enabling flight attendants to efficiently provide meals and refreshments to passengers while ensuring convenience and accessibility. Aircraft galley carts are available in full size and half size, catering to the needs of narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, and very large aircraft.

The countries covered in the aircraft galley carts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft galley carts market consists of sales of meal service carts, beverage carts, snack carts, and duty-free carts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.