Global Grocery market
The global Grocery eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$413,214.6 million by 2023 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 9.3%. ECDB considers the following two sub-markets within the Grocery market: Food and Beverages. Food is the largest sub-market and accounts for 63.4% of the global Grocery market.
Market development
eCommerce revenue development in the global Grocery market
The global Grocery eCommerce market is expected to increase over the next years. It is predicted to reach US$413,214.6 million by 2023 and the expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2023-2027) will be 9.3%. ECDB considers the following two sub-markets within the Grocery market: Food and Beverages. Food is the largest sub-market and accounts for 63.4% of the global Grocery market.
eCommerce revenue development in the global Grocery market
Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.
Source: ECDB analysis
eCommerce revenue growth in the global Grocery market
Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.
Source: ECDB analysis
Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category
Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.
Source: ECDB analysis
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
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| Revenue (in mUS$) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Growth (in %) | 52.7 | 56.6 | 76.6 | 90.4 | 68.5 | 79.3 | 91.4 | 38.7 |
| AOV (in US$) | 69.1 | 50.3 | 4.7 | 41.7 | 4.9 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 31.0 |
| CVR (in %) | 52.7 | 56.6 | 76.6 | 90.4 | 68.5 | 79.3 | 91.4 | 38.7 |
Top stores
Top five Grocery online stores worldwide by net sales 2022
With sales in the global Grocery market, chaoshi.tmall.com generated a revenue of US$10,427.0 million in 2022, which means it is the leading online store in this market. The global Grocery ranking is based on all online stores that generated sales in this market in 2022. Due to a country- and category-dependent approach, both national and international online stores can be part of the ranking. The ranking shows a filtered revenue. It only includes sales within the market Grocery.
eCommerce net sales generated in the Grocery market in 2022
Note: First party net sales generated after deduction of returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods and any discounts allowed
Source: Annual report, secondary sources, ECDB analysis
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Filtered revenue / share
eCommerce net sales refer to the year 2022
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Global revenue
eCommerce net sales refer to the year 2022
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Growth
eCommerce net sales growth refers to 2022/2021
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US$900.0m
20.7% | US$8,300.0m | 8.3% | |
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US$550.0m
12.0% | US$4,600.0m | 12.4% | |
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US$470.0m
3.9% | US$1,190.0m | 33.6% | |
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US$430.0m
20.6% | US$2,122.0m | 18.0% | |
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US$370.0m
20.7% | US$1,814.0m | 12.6% |
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Payment Methods
Top 5 offered payment methods in the Global Grocery market
With 89.2% VISA the most commonly offered payment method of all online stores in the worldwide Grocery eCommerce market in 2022. Like VISA Mastercard with a share of 88.9% and American Express with a share of 57.8% the payment type Cards is the most common used by online retailers in in the worldwide Grocery eCommerce market in 2022. Other commonly used payment methods in that market are PayPal (E-wallets) with 59.5% and Bank transfer/cash in advance (Bank transfer) with 35.2% of stores offering that payment method to the clients.
Top 5 offered payment methods in the Global Grocery market
Note: A store can offer more than one payment method (Multi-pick), based on 1,740 stores in the Global Grocery market
Source: ECDB analysis
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Shipping Service Provider
Top 5 offered shipping providers in the Global Grocery market
Despite DHL's dominant position with 31.5% of online stores opting for its services, the worldwide Grocery eCommerce market in 2022 remains diverse and competitive. Several other shipping service providers, including UPS (United Parcel Service), FedEx, DPD, and USPS (United States Postal Service), hold smaller but significant shares, contributing to a dynamic and fragmented market.
Top 5 offered shipping providers in the Global Grocery market
Note: A store can offer more than one shipping provider (Multi-pick), based on 1,160 stores in the Global Grocery market
Source: ECDB analysis
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Market definition
Definition of the Grocery market
Market definition: Grocery The category Grocery contains the online trade of food (e.g. fruits, vegetables, dairy products, ice creams, cereals, sweets) and beverages (e.g. juices, water, coffee, wine, liquor, beer). The following products and services are not part of this category: ready-to-eat meal delivery, restaurant or bar pick-up or food supplements. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.
In-scope
- Food (e.g. fruits, vegetables, dairy products, ice creams, cereals, sweets)
- Beverages (e.g. juices, water, coffee, wines, liquors, beers)
Out-of-scope
- Ready-to-eat meal delivery
- Restaurant or bar pick-up
- Food supplements
- Pet food
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