UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market, By Product Category (Food & Beverages, Household Supplies, Beauty & Health, Baby & Kids Products, Fresh Food, Others); By Platform (Mobile, Desktop Website); By Mode of Payment (Pre-Delivery Online Payment, Card on Delivery, Cash on Delivery), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2030
UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Size Set to Expand at Significant CAGR of 6.38% to Reach USD 7.22 Billion by 2030
UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market is flourishing because of the deepening internet penetration and smartphone use, busy lifestyles, and growing disposable income.
BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market size at USD 5.18 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, BlueWeave expects the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market size to expand at a CAGR of 6.38% reaching a value of USD 7.22 billion by 2030. An increasing number of grocery delivery apps being released in the UAE as well as the growing ease of using online payment methods are significant growth drivers for the country’s Online Grocery Delivery Market. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled industry participants to introduce contactless delivery, which expanded the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market.
Opportunity - Growing working population and lifestyle changes
The increasing working population, particularly the female workforce, is emerging as a major driving factor for the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market. The time crunch among this demographic and the growing need for convenience are directly influencing the growing demand for online grocery delivery services in the country. Growing health awareness is also influencing the market growth with the rising demand for health foods through online platforms. According to a survey by Talabat, a local online delivery platform, in 2023, more than 12 million tons of fruits and vegetables were sold, accounting for the majority of orders placed.
UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market
Segmental Coverage
UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market – By Mode of Payment
Based on mode of payment, the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market is segmented into pre-delivery online payment, card on delivery, and cash on delivery. The pre-delivery online payment segment dominates the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market. The convenience of online payments in real-time while shopping majorly contributes to the segment’s growth. Furthermore, COVID-19 pandemic prompted the shift of consumers from cash on delivery to pre-delivery online payment, as it allows contactless delivery and may prevent virus spread.
Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market include Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, Instashop, Kibsons, El Grocer, Amazon, Noon, Farmbox, Spinneys, and Choithrams.
To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in the UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.
- 1. Research Framework
- 1.1. Research Objective
- 1.2. Product Overview
- 1.3. Market Segmentation
- 2. Executive Summary
- 3. UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Insights
- 3.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2. DROC Analysis
- 3.2.1. Growth Drivers
- 3.2.1.1. High Internet Penetration and Smartphone Use
- 3.2.1.2. Busy Lifestyles and Growing Disposable Income
- 3.2.1.3. Growing Urban Population that Prioritizes Convenience
- 3.2.1.4. Shift towards Specialty Fertilizers
- 3.2.2. Restraints
- 3.2.2.1. Attracting New Customers and Retaining them through Loyalty Programs
- 3.2.2.2. Limited Product Availability
- 3.2.2.3. Increasing Profitability Concerns
- 3.2.3. Opportunities
- 3.2.3.1. Focus on Ultra-Fast Delivery
- 3.2.3.2. Increasing Technological Advancements
- 3.2.3.3. Leveraging Data Analytics
- 3.2.4. Challenges
- 3.2.4.1. Building Trust in Online Grocery Delivery Services
- 3.2.4.2. Managing a Reliable Delivery Workforce
- 3.2.4.3. Increasing Environmental Concerns
- 3.3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
- 4. UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market: Pricing Analysis
- 5. UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market: Marketing Strategies
- 6. UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Overview
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
- 6.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
- 6.2. Market Share and Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Category
- 6.2.1.1. Food & Beverages
- 6.2.1.2. Household Supplies
- 6.2.1.3. Beauty & Health
- 6.2.1.4. Baby & Kids Products
- 6.2.1.5. Fresh Food
- 6.2.1.6. Others
- 6.2.2. By Platform
- 6.2.2.1. Mobile
- 6.2.2.2. Desktop Website
- 6.2.3. By Mode of Payment
- 6.2.3.1. Pre-Delivery Online Payment
- 6.2.3.2. Card on Delivery
- 6.2.3.3. Cash on Delivery
- 7. UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market: Import & Export
- 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
- 8.2. UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Share Analysis, 2023
- 8.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
- 8.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
- 9. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market
- 10. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
- 10.1. Carrefour
- 10.2. Lulu Hypermarket
- 10.3. Instashop
- 10.4. Kibsons
- 10.5. El Grocer
- 10.6. Amazon
- 10.7. Noon
- 10.8. Farmbox
- 10.9. Spinneys
- 10.10. Choithrams
- 10.11. Other Prominent Players
- 11. Key Strategic Recommendations
- 12. Research Methodology
- 12.1. Qualitative Research
- 12.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
- 12.2. Quantitative Research
- 12.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
- 12.3.1. Secondary Research
- 12.3.2. Primary Research
- 12.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents
- 12.5. Assumptions & Limitations
- *Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
- **The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable
- List of Figures
- Figure 1 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Segmentation
- Figure 2 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
- Figure 4 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- Figure 5 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- Figure 6 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Share, By Platform, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- Figure 7 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Share, By Mode of Payment, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- List of Tables
- Table 1 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- Table 2 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- Table 3 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Share, By Platform, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- Table 4 UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market Share, By Mode of Payment, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030
- Table 5 Carrefour Company Overview
- Table 6 Carrefour Financial Overview
- Table 7 Lulu Hypermarket Company Overview
- Table 8 Lulu Hypermarket Financial Overview
- Table 9 Instashop Company Overview
- Table 10 Instashop Financial Overview
- Table 11 Kibsons Company Overview
- Table 12 Kibsons Financial Overview
- Table 13 El Grocer Company Overview
- Table 14 El Grocer Financial Overview
- Table 15 Amazon Company Overview
- Table 16 Amazon Financial Overview
- Table 17 Noon Company Overview
- Table 18 Noon Financial Overview
- Table 19 Farmbox Company Overview
- Table 20 Farmbox Financial Overview
- Table 21 Spinneys Company Overview
- Table 22 Spinneys Financial Overview
- Table 23 Choithrams Company Overview
- Table 24 Choithrams Financial Overview
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