Austrian food market overview
Austria is a high-income Central European market with a sophisticated grocery and foodservice sector. Food distribution is concentrated around national retail groups, regional wholesalers, cash & carry operators and specialist importers serving delicatessen, ethnic food, seafood, frozen products and HoReCa channels. For canned food exporters, the market is particularly relevant for premium grocery items, preserved fish, vegetables, sauces, ready-to-use ingredients and international specialty foods distributed through supermarkets, independent retailers and catering wholesalers.