According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Online Food Delivery Market Report by Platform Type (Mobile Applications, Website), Business Model (Order Focused Food Delivery System, Logistics Based Food Delivery System, Full-Service Food Delivery System), Payment Method (Online Payment, Cash on Delivery), and Region 2025-2033,” the global online food delivery market size reached USD 147.9 Billion in 2024. Online food delivery refers to the procedure of placing a food order via online portals and mobile applications. These systems can be categorized into restaurant-to-consumer and platform-to-consumer delivery. Online food delivery applications offer access to single or multiple food establishments based on individual preferences. They also provide flexibility in terms of payment methods, such as cash-on-delivery, net banking, food coupons, and credit/debit cards. Apart from this, these platforms enable consumers to create an account for hassle-free ordering, faster checkout, easier menu comparisons, and minimum human intervention.
Global Online Food Delivery Market Trends:
The steadily increasing working population and their hectic lifestyles are facilitating the demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products, which, in turn, is driving the market growth. This is further supported by the proliferation of smartphones, the easy accessibility of high-speed internet, and the launch of user-friendly food applications, which has led to an increase in expenditure on faster food delivery services across the globe. In line with this, the shifting consumer preference toward online food delivery based on the availability of diverse food options, discounts, door-step delivery, and secured payment getaways is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Moreover, these service providers are implementing promotional strategies by identifying recurring consumers and taste patterns, which is catalyzing the market growth. Additionally, the widescale integration of online food delivery platforms with advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and predictive and big data analytics, for providing a personalized experience, is creating a positive outlook for the market. The outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in the growing inclination toward online food delivery services to mitigate the risks of infection, which is propelling the market growth further. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market value to reach USD 329.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.3% during 2025-2033.
Market Summary:
- On the basis of the platform type, mobile applications currently account for the largest share.
- Based on the business model, the market has been segmented into order focused, logistics-based, and full-service online food delivery systems. At present, order-focused food delivery systems dominate the market.
- Based on the payment method, the market has been bifurcated into online payment and cash on delivery. Out of these, online payment currently represents the leading payment method.
- On the geographical front, the market has been segregated into China, North America, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Europe and Rest of the World.
- The competitive landscape of the market has also been examined, with some of the key players being Deliveroo, Delivery Hero, Ele.me (Alibaba Group), Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. and Meituan Waimai.
Report Coverage:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2024 |
Historical Period |
2019-2024 |
Forecast Period |
2025-2033 |
Units |
Billion USD |
Segment Coverage |
Platform Type, Business Model, Payment Method, Region |
Region Covered |
China, North America, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Europe, Rest of the World |
Companies Covered |
Deliveroo, Delivery Hero, Ele.me (Alibaba Group), Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. and Meituan Waimai |
Customization Scope |
10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support |
10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format |
PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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