According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Inflight Shopping market size was valued at US$ 1128 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1598 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.1% during review period.
Inflight Shopping refers to the retail service provided to passengers during air travel, where they can purchase a curated selection of products directly from their seats. This service typically features duty-free items (exempt from customs, VAT, and excise taxes), luxury goods, cosmetics, electronics, travel accessories, and exclusive merchandise. Transactions are facilitated through traditional paper catalogs, digital interfaces on seatback entertainment systems, mobile apps via onboard Wi-Fi, or pre-order platforms. Airlines often partner with retailers to offer these products at competitive prices, creating an additional revenue stream while enhancing the passenger experience.
The inflight shopping industry is undergoing significant digital transformation, with airlines shifting from paper catalogs to mobile-first and AI-enhanced platforms that enable personalized recommendations and seamless transactions. Sustainability is emerging as a key trend, with eco-friendly packaging and carbon-neutral product options gaining traction. Despite these advances, the industry faces challenges including limited cabin storage affecting product variety, integration issues with aging aircraft technology, and changing consumer preferences post-pandemic. Opportunities exist in partnerships with e-commerce giants for expanded product selection, home delivery services, and AR/VR-enhanced shopping experiences that could redefine the onboard retail landscape.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Inflight Shopping market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Inflight Shopping market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Inflight Shopping market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Inflight Shopping market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Inflight Shopping market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Inflight Shopping
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Inflight Shopping market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Edelweiss Air AG, Lufthansa, AirAsia Group, The Emirates Group, Swiss International Air Lines AG, Singapore Airlines Limited, EasyJet Airline Company Limited, Cathay, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), ANA (All Nippon Airways), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Inflight Shopping market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Traditional Catalog-Based Shopping
Digital In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Shopping
Others
Market segment by Product Category
Luxury Goods
Beauty & Fragrances
Others
Market segment by Service Model
Standard In-Flight Sales
Pre-Order Service
Others
Market segment by Application
Duty-Free Luxury Shopping
Beauty & Fragrance Retail
Others
Market segment by players, this report covers
Edelweiss Air AG
Lufthansa
AirAsia Group
The Emirates Group
Swiss International Air Lines AG
Singapore Airlines Limited
EasyJet Airline Company Limited
Cathay
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Korean Air
Drukair Corporation
Delta Air Lines
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Inflight Shopping product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Inflight Shopping, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Inflight Shopping from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Inflight Shopping competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Inflight Shopping market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Inflight Shopping.
Chapter 13, to describe Inflight Shopping research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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