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Food Delivery Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global food delivery market is worth USD 488 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.2 tn by 2036, growing at a 9.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Restaurant-to-consumer platforms is the largest by platform type segment.

USD 488 bnMarket size 2026
USD 1.2 tnForecast 2036
9.0%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global food delivery market is worth USD 488 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.2 tn by 2036, growing at a 9.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Restaurant-to-consumer platforms is the largest by platform type segment.

ScopeGross order value of restaurant and grocery meals ordered through online delivery platforms and restaurant apps, including delivery fees paid by consumers.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 450 bn
Value 2026USD 488 bn
Value 2036USD 1.2 tn
CAGR 2026-20369.0%
Volume 202630,079 million orders
Volume 203664,464 million orders
Average price 2026USD 16.2 per order
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Food Delivery market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global food delivery market is forecast to grow from USD 488 bn in 2026 to USD 1.2 tn by 2036, more than doublingGlobal market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 9.0%
Food Delivery market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 450 bn; 2026: USD 488 bn; 2027: USD 532 bn; 2028: USD 580 bn; 2029: USD 632 bn; 2030: USD 689 bn; 2031: USD 751 bn; 2032: USD 819 bn; 2033: USD 893 bn; 2034: USD 973 bn; 2035: USD 1.1 tn; 2036: USD 1.2 tn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 9.0%.2025488 bn2026751 bn20311.2 tn20369.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 488 bn
2027USD 532 bn
2028USD 580 bn
2029USD 632 bn
2030USD 689 bn
2031USD 751 bn
2032USD 819 bn
2033USD 893 bn
2034USD 973 bn
2035USD 1.1 tn
2036USD 1.2 tn

Food Delivery market segmentation

By platform type

Exhibit 2Restaurant-to-consumer platforms is the largest segment by platform type, with 55.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by platform type
Food Delivery market share by platform type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by platform type. Restaurant-to-consumer platforms: 55.0%; Platform-to-consumer (logistics-led): 28.0%; Quick-service restaurant apps: 17.0%.Restaurant-to-consumer platforms55.0%Platform-to-consumer (logistics-led)28.0%Quick-service restaurant apps17.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Restaurant-to-consumer platforms55.0%51.3%USD 269 bn8.2%
Platform-to-consumer (logistics-led)28.0%31.4%USD 137 bn10.2%
Quick-service restaurant apps17.0%17.4%USD 83.0 bn9.2%

By order type

Exhibit 3Restaurant meals adds the most revenue by order type, growing from USD 332 bn in 2026 to USD 742 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by order type, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Food Delivery market by order type, 2026 and 2036Revenue by order type in 2026 and 2036. Restaurant meals: USD 332 bn in 2026, USD 742 bn in 2036, change +124%; Grocery and convenience delivery: USD 97.7 bn in 2026, USD 300 bn in 2036, change +207%; Other food delivery: USD 58.6 bn in 2026, USD 114 bn in 2036, change +94%.20262036 forecastChangeRestaurant meals+124%332 bn742 bnGrocery and convenience delivery+207%97.7 bn300 bnOther food delivery+94%58.6 bn114 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Restaurant meals68.0%64.2%USD 332 bn8.4%
Grocery and convenience delivery20.0%25.9%USD 97.7 bn11.9%
Other food delivery12.0%9.9%USD 58.6 bn6.9%

By ordering channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Mobile apps70.0%76.0%USD 342 bn9.9%
Websites20.0%17.0%USD 97.7 bn7.2%
Phone and kiosks10.0%7.0%USD 48.8 bn5.2%

By delivery fleet

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Platform couriers58.0%54.0%USD 283 bn8.2%
Restaurant own drivers26.0%24.0%USD 127 bn8.1%
Third-party logistics16.0%22.0%USD 78.1 bn12.5%

By customer type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Individual consumers74.0%70.0%USD 361 bn8.4%
Corporate and group orders14.0%16.0%USD 68.4 bn10.5%
Households buying groceries12.0%14.0%USD 58.6 bn10.7%

Top 25 countries for food delivery by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 89.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.8%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 195 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 69.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Food Delivery market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 195 bn, 40.0%; United States: USD 107 bn, 22.0%; India: USD 34.2 bn, 7.0%; United Kingdom: USD 19.5 bn, 4.0%; Japan: USD 17.1 bn, 3.5%; South Korea: USD 17.1 bn, 3.5%; Brazil: USD 14.6 bn, 3.0%; Indonesia: USD 12.2 bn, 2.5%; Germany: USD 9.8 bn, 2.0%; Saudi Arabia: USD 9.8 bn, 2.0%.China195 bn 40.0%United States107 bn 22.0%India34.2 bn 7.0%United Kingdom19.5 bn 4.0%Japan17.1 bn 3.5%South Korea17.1 bn 3.5%Brazil14.6 bn 3.0%Indonesia12.2 bn 2.5%Germany9.8 bn 2.0%Saudi Arabia9.8 bn 2.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 195 bn40.0%USD 406 bn7.6%
2United StatesUSD 107 bn22.0%USD 257 bn9.1%
3IndiaUSD 34.2 bn7.0%USD 140 bn15.1%
4United KingdomUSD 19.5 bn4.0%USD 38.1 bn6.9%
5JapanUSD 17.1 bn3.5%USD 37.0 bn8.0%
6South KoreaUSD 17.1 bn3.5%USD 35.8 bn7.7%
7BrazilUSD 14.6 bn3.0%USD 38.1 bn10.0%
8IndonesiaUSD 12.2 bn2.5%USD 38.1 bn12.1%
9GermanyUSD 9.8 bn2.0%USD 19.6 bn7.2%
10Saudi ArabiaUSD 9.8 bn2.0%USD 25.4 bn10.0%
11FranceUSD 5.6 bn1.1%USD 13.3 bn9.0%
12MexicoUSD 4.8 bn1.0%USD 11.4 bn9.0%
13RussiaUSD 4.2 bn0.8%USD 9.8 bn9.0%
14TurkeyUSD 3.6 bn0.7%USD 8.4 bn9.0%
15CanadaUSD 3.1 bn0.6%USD 7.3 bn9.0%
16ThailandUSD 2.6 bn0.5%USD 6.9 bn10.2%
17VietnamUSD 2.2 bn0.5%USD 5.9 bn10.1%
18PhilippinesUSD 2.0 bn0.4%USD 5.2 bn10.3%
19AustraliaUSD 1.7 bn0.3%USD 3.9 bn9.0%
20United Arab EmiratesUSD 1.5 bn0.3%USD 3.5 bn9.0%
21SpainUSD 1.2 bn0.2%USD 2.9 bn9.0%
22ItalyUSD 1.1 bn0.2%USD 2.5 bn9.0%
23MalaysiaUSD 928 mn0.2%USD 2.2 bn9.0%
24EgyptUSD 781 mn0.2%USD 1.8 bn9.0%
25SingaporeUSD 684 mn0.1%USD 1.6 bn9.0%
Rest of worldUSD 15.4 bn3.1%USD 34.6 bn8.4%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 54% of the USD 668 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Food Delivery market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 488 bn. China: +USD 210 bn; United States: +USD 149 bn; India: +USD 106 bn; Indonesia: +USD 25.9 bn; Brazil: +USD 23.5 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 134 bn; Rest of world: +USD 19.2 bn. Market value 2036: USD 1.2 tn.Market value 2026488 bnChina+210 bnUnited States+149 bnIndia+106 bnIndonesia+25.9 bnBrazil+23.5 bn20 other countries+134 bnRest of world+19.2 bnMarket value 20361.2 tn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Meituan
  • DoorDash
  • Uber Technologies
  • Delivery Hero
  • Just Eat Takeaway.com
  • Grubhub
  • Grab

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Swiggy
  • Zomato
  • Ele.me
  • Baemin
  • Deliveroo
  • iFood
  • Domino's Pizza
  • McDonald's
  • GoFood
  • LINE MAN Wongnai

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Rappi
  • Glovo
  • Talabat
  • Wolt
  • Bolt Food
  • Toters
  • Jahez
  • Chowdeck

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the food delivery market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 9.0% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by platform type, by order type, by ordering channel, by delivery fleet, by customer type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the food delivery market?

The global food delivery market is estimated at USD 450 bn in 2025 and USD 488 bn in 2026.

How fast will the food delivery market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 1.2 tn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 9.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 668 bn.

Which country is the largest market for food delivery?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 195 bn in 2026, 40.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 69.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 15.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which food delivery segment is largest?

In the by platform type split, Restaurant-to-consumer platforms is the largest segment with 55.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading food delivery companies?

Global leaders include Meituan, DoorDash, Uber Technologies, Delivery Hero.

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