SYY · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Market Demand Trends

SYSCO CORP · 2026-08-21 · Importance 37 · Surprise 32

Sysco estimates it serves about 18% of the approximately $377 billion U.S. foodservice market as of calendar year 2025; Technomic estimates the market will reach approximately $390 billion by calendar year 2026. During fiscal 2026, Sysco experienced negative year-over-year restaurant foot traffic trends. U.S. Foodservice case volume increased 1.4%, including 1.7% growth in local customer cases and 1.3% growth in national customer cases. International Foodservice local case volume increased approximately 4.3%.

Key facts

• Technomic projects the U.S. foodservice market to reach approximately $390 billion by the end of calendar year 2026. source
• Sysco estimates it serves about 18% of the approximately $377 billion U.S. foodservice market as of the end of calendar year 2025. source
• Sysco’s relationships with long-term customers could be materially diminished or terminated. source
• Public health crises, pandemics, epidemics, natural disasters, and adverse weather conditions could affect Sysco’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. source
• The U.S. foodservice market represented approximately 56% of total consumer-level food-purchase dollars as of the end of calendar year 2025. source
• Sysco experienced negative year-over-year restaurant foot-traffic trends during fiscal 2026. source