CEE Food and Beverages Sector Report 2025-2026

The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) food and drink sector is a cornerstone of the region's manufacturing industry. According to the EU Food and Drink Industry report for 2023, in Poland the industry generated a turnover of EUR 69.7bn, contributing EUR 11.4bn of value added, and employing approximately 392,700 individuals across 17,586 companies. Similarly, in Romania, the sector reported a turnover of EUR 15.2bn, with a value added of EUR 7.9bn, providing jobs for around 173,000 people within 10,617 enterprises. These figures underscore the food and beverage sector's role as a major employer and economic driver in the region.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Food and beverage production" sector for Central and Eastern Europe. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Food and beverage production" sector in Central and Eastern Europe
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Central and Eastern Europe
• Ascertain Central and Eastern Europe’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors