Grocery market in Malaysia

The Malaysian Grocery eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1,706.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 10.4% of the total eCommerce market in Malaysia. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 27.6%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$4,520.8 million by 2028. Within the Grocery market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Food and Beverages.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Alcoholic Beverages market in Malaysia

The Malaysian Other Alcoholic Beverages eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$7.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 2.7% of the Alcoholic Beverages eCommerce market in Malaysia. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 28.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$19.1 million by 2028. The Other Alcoholic Beverages eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Alcoholic Beverages market. Further categories within the Alcoholic Beverages market are: Beers, and Wine & Liquors.

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Alcoholic Beverages market in Malaysia

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Other Alcoholic Beverages market in Malaysia

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)81.387.81.216.172.718.011.724.7

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Other Alcoholic Beverages market in Malaysia

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Malaysian Other Alcoholic Beverages retail market, the online share is 1.9% and will increase by an average of 41.8% to 7.8% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Other Alcoholic Beverages market in Malaysia

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)52.3%27.6%61.2%72.9%40.6%38.5%54.9%72.1%

Market definition

Definition of the Other Alcoholic Beverages market within the Grocery market

Market definition: Grocery > Beverages > Alcoholic Beverages > Other Alcoholic Beverages The category Other Alcoholic Beverages includes the online trade of hard steltzer, ciders, alcopops, and more. This category does not cover wine, liquor or beer. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Hard steltzer
  • Ciders
  • Alcopops
  • Sparkling wine and champagne
  • Liqour mixed drinks
  • Beer mixed drinks

Out-of-scope

  • Wine
  • Liquor
  • Beer

Market comparison

The Malaysian Other Alcoholic Beverages market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

in %

Source: ECDB analysis