Saudi Arabia Q-Commerce Market

Saudi Arabia Q-Commerce Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market size reached USD 448.13 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,348.95 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 20.21% during 2025-2033. The growth of the market is fueled by aspects such as growing internet penetration, a youthful, technologically adept population, growing demand for convenience, and movement towards e-commerce. Also, the rising usage of smartphones, supportive government policies, and improving logistics are boosting Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market share.

Saudi Arabia Q-Commerce Market Trends:

Rapid Adoption of Mobile Apps

The increasing reliance on mobile applications is one of the most significant trends responsible for Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market growth. For instance, according to industry reports, as of January 2024, Saudi Arabia had 36.84 million internet users, representing 99.0% of the population. Social media penetration was at 94.3%, with 35.10 million users. Mobile connections reached 49.89 million, equating to 134.1% of the population. Internet and social media use grew by 1.4% and 20.6%, respectively, while mobile connections increased by 5.3% in 2023-2024. With the country's digitally oriented and tech-savvy consumer base, mobile applications are presently leading platforms for delivering real-time products and services. Consumers now prefer using mobile apps for all their day-to-day needs, from purchasing grocery to fashion commodities. The simplicity of browsing, ordering, and receiving products delivered in a few hours has driven Q-Commerce platforms to heavily invest in application development. Companies are enhancing user experience, including features such as real-time tracking, AI-driven recommendations, and frictionless payment methods. With increasing mobile penetration in Saudi Arabia, the customer base for Q-Commerce platforms is expected to increase further, further driving the growth of the market.

Investment in Last-Mile Delivery Infrastructure

One of the most important drivers of the Q-commerce market in Saudi Arabia is investment in last-mile delivery infrastructure. With the demand for quicker deliveries on the rise, companies are increasingly looking to enhance their logistics capabilities, especially in cities. Effective last-mile delivery is essential to fulfilling customer demands for fast, reliable service. To meet this, a number of Q-Commerce platforms are collaborating with third-party logistics providers or creating internal solutions to drive delivery times to an optimum level. The use of drones, autonomous vehicles, and automated warehouses is increasingly popular, with a focus on reducing costs and automating processes to improve efficiency. With these investments enhancing the speed and efficiency of delivery systems, they are adding to the general competitiveness of the Q-Commerce market in Saudi Arabia. For instance, in H1 2024, Saudi Arabia’s quick commerce market has seen rapid expansion, with online food ordering set to reach over 850K daily orders. The market is expected to more than double by 2030.

Saudi Arabia Q-Commerce Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country/regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type and platform.

Product Type Insights:

• Grocery
• Pharmacy
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes grocery, pharmacy, and others.

Platform Insights:

• App Based
• Web Based

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the platform. This includes app based and web based.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Q-Commerce Market News:

• In April 2025, Rabbit, an Egyptian quick-commerce startup, launched its operations in Saudi Arabia, establishing a regional HQ in Riyadh. The company aims to deliver 20 million items across KSA's major cities by 2026. Backed by investors like Lorax Capital Partners and Global Ventures, Rabbit leverages AI and rapid delivery to cater to the e-grocery market, projected to exceed USD 2 Billion by 2030. With its efficient tech backbone and focus on local products, Rabbit targets sustainable growth and aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 retail objectives.
• In October 2024, Saudi Q-commerce startup Nana acquired the Rasseed app, which simplifies the purchase of branded and local gift cards. This acquisition aligns with Nana's strategy to digitize the grocery shopping experience and expand its services. By integrating Rasseed’s digital card capabilities, Nana plans to enhance its app, offering quick access to gift cards, telecom, and shopping vouchers. This move supports Nana’s expansion in the rapidly growing digital cards market, a billion SAR sector in Saudi Arabia, aiming to increase customer engagement and achieve profitability.

Saudi Arabia Q-Commerce Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market on the basis of platform?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia Q-commerce industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.