PUBLISHER: KBV Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1768639
PUBLISHER: KBV Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1768639
Europe Online Food Delivery Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Type, By Product, By Payment Method, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2032
The Europe Online Food Delivery Market would witness market growth of 11.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The Germany market dominated the Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $44,788.2 million by 2032. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 10.9% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 12.8% during (2025 - 2032).
Consumers can browse a wide variety of menus, compare prices, read reviews, place customized orders, make digital payments, and track the real-time progress of their delivery from the comfort of their homes or offices. This core application addresses the universal consumer desire for convenience, speed, and variety. However, the applications extend far beyond individual meal ordering. A significant application is corporate and group catering, wherein businesses rely on online platforms to provide meals for employees, meetings, or corporate events.
These services offer bulk ordering, tailored menus, and flexible delivery schedules, often integrating with enterprise expense management systems. Another rapidly growing segment is grocery and essentials delivery, with platforms expanding beyond restaurant meals to include groceries, household essentials, and ready-to-cook meal kits. This convergence blurs the lines between traditional food delivery and e-commerce, making online platforms one-stop-shops for a variety of consumer needs.
The online food delivery market in Europe has transformed remarkably over the past two decades. From humble beginnings rooted in phone-based orders and paper menus, the sector has evolved into a digitally sophisticated industry marked by real-time order tracking, dynamic pricing, and platform-driven service ecosystems. The emergence of broadband internet, followed by the widespread adoption of smartphones in the late 2000s, laid the technological foundation for this transformation. Initially, online ordering was an auxiliary channel for restaurants, but with the launch of dedicated platforms, food delivery began to shift into a service category of its own.
Several startups emerged across the continent, offering web-based interfaces that connected customers to local eateries. Over time, these evolved into app-based ecosystems offering a seamless user experience. Food delivery platforms began partnering with restaurants that previously offered only dine-in service, expanding choice and convenience for customers. One of the most significant trends shaping the online food delivery market in Europe is the rise of quick commerce. This model emphasizes ultra-fast delivery, often within 10 to 30 minutes, covering not just meals but also groceries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience goods. It has been made possible by micro-fulfillment centers and strategically located dark stores that cater exclusively to online orders. These operations leverage compact urban spaces, optimized inventory, and electric vehicles to ensure speed.
Another trend reshaping the market is the consolidation of major players through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. The high cost of customer acquisition, complex logistics, and thin profit margins are pushing companies toward scale-driven efficiency. Larger firms are acquiring smaller or regional players to expand their geographic footprint, build cross-platform synergies, and enhance operational capabilities. This trend is not only reducing fragmentation but also intensifying competition among dominant platforms that now span across multiple countries and service verticals.
A third key trend is the increasing regulatory scrutiny and shift toward ethical and sustainable operations. Governments across Europe are enforcing stricter labor laws that affect gig economy structures, requiring platforms to formalize employment relationships with their delivery workforce. This shift is pushing firms to reassess their cost models and benefits structures. Additionally, environmental sustainability has become a focal point. Companies are committing to carbon neutrality, adopting recyclable packaging, and introducing eco-friendly delivery options like bicycles and electric scooters. Thus, Europe's food delivery market is steadily maturing, shaped by diverse consumer habits, rising digital adoption, and a strong push for sustainability.
Based on Type, the market is segmented into Platform to Consumer, and Restaurant to Consumer. Based on Product, the market is segmented into Meal Delivery, and Grocery Delivery. Based on Payment Method, the market is segmented into Online Payment, and Cash on Delivery. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- DoorDash, Inc.
- Uber Technologies, Inc. (UberEats)
- Delivery Hero SE
- Instacart
- Zomato Limited
- Just Eat Takeaway.com
- Swiggy Limited
- HelloFresh SE
- Rappi, Inc.
- Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon Prime Video)
Europe Online Food Delivery Market Report Segmentation
By Type
- Platform to Consumer
- Restaurant to Consumer
By Product
- Meal Delivery
- Grocery Delivery
By Payment Method
- Online Payment
- Cash on Delivery
By Country
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1 Market Definition
- 1.2 Objectives
- 1.3 Market Scope
- 1.4 Segmentation
- 1.4.1 Europe Online Food Delivery Market, by Type
- 1.4.2 Europe Online Food Delivery Market, by Product
- 1.4.3 Europe Online Food Delivery Market, by Payment Method
- 1.4.4 Europe Online Food Delivery Market, by Country
- 1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
- 2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1 Market Drivers
- 3.2.2 Market Restraints
- 3.2.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis - Global
- 4.1 KBV Cardinal Matrix
- 4.2 Recent Industry Wide Strategic Developments
- 4.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations and Agreements
- 4.2.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions
- 4.2.3 Acquisition and Mergers
- 4.3 Market Share Analysis, 2024
- 4.4 Top Winning Strategies
- 4.4.1 Key Leading Strategies: Percentage Distribution (2021-2025)
- 4.4.2 Key Strategic Move: (Product Launches and Product Expansions: 2021, May - 2025, Apr) Leading Players
- 4.5 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5. Value Chain Analysis of Online Food Delivery Market
- 5.1 Inbound Logistics
- 5.2 Operations
- 5.3 Outbound Logistics
- 5.4 Marketing & Sales
- 5.5 Service
Chapter 6. Key Costumer Criteria of Online Food Delivery Market
Chapter 7. Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 7.1 Europe Platform to Consumer Market by Country
- 7.2 Europe Restaurant to Consumer Market by Country
Chapter 8. Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 8.1 Europe Meal Delivery Market by Country
- 8.2 Europe Grocery Delivery Market by Country
Chapter 9. Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
- 9.1 Europe Online Payment Market by Country
- 9.2 Europe Cash on Delivery Market by Country
Chapter 10. Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Country
- 10.1 Germany Online Food Delivery Market
- 10.1.1 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 10.1.2 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 10.1.3 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
- 10.2 UK Online Food Delivery Market
- 10.2.1 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 10.2.2 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 10.2.3 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
- 10.3 France Online Food Delivery Market
- 10.3.1 France Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 10.3.2 France Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 10.3.3 France Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
- 10.4 Russia Online Food Delivery Market
- 10.4.1 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 10.4.2 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 10.4.3 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
- 10.5 Spain Online Food Delivery Market
- 10.5.1 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 10.5.2 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 10.5.3 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
- 10.6 Italy Online Food Delivery Market
- 10.6.1 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 10.6.2 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 10.6.3 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
- 10.7 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market
- 10.7.1 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Type
- 10.7.2 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Product
- 10.7.3 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method
Chapter 11. Company Profiles
- 11.1 DoorDash, Inc.
- 11.1.1 Company Overview
- 11.1.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.1.3 Regional Analysis
- 11.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 11.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 11.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 11.1.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 11.2 Uber Technologies, Inc. (UberEats)
- 11.2.1 Company Overview
- 11.2.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 11.2.4 Research & Development Expense
- 11.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 11.2.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 11.2.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 11.2.5.3 Acquisition and Mergers:
- 11.3 Delivery Hero SE
- 11.3.1 Company Overview
- 11.3.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 11.3.4 Research & Development Expense
- 11.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 11.3.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 11.3.6 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4 Instacart
- 11.4.1 Company Overview
- 11.4.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.4.3 Regional Analysis
- 11.4.4 Research & Development Expense
- 11.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
- 11.4.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 11.4.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 11.5 Zomato Limited
- 11.5.1 Company Overview
- 11.5.2 Recent strategies and developments:
- 11.5.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 11.6 Just Eat Takeaway.com
- 11.6.1 Company Overview
- 11.6.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.6.3 Segmental Analysis
- 11.7 Swiggy Limited
- 11.7.1 Company Overview
- 11.7.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.7.3 Recent strategies and developments:
- 11.7.3.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 11.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.8 HelloFresh SE
- 11.8.1 Company Overview
- 11.8.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.8.3 Segmental Analysis
- 11.8.4 Research & Development Expense
- 11.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.9 Rappi, Inc.
- 11.9.1 Company Overview
- 11.10. Amazon.com, Inc.
- 11.10.1 Company Overview
- 11.10.2 Financial Analysis
- 11.10.3 Segmental Analysis
- 11.10.4 SWOT Analysis
LIST OF TABLES
- TABLE 1 Europe Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 2 Europe Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 3 Partnerships, Collaborations and Agreements- Online Food Delivery Market
- TABLE 4 Product Launches And Product Expansions- Online Food Delivery Market
- TABLE 5 Acquisition and Mergers- Online Food Delivery Market
- TABLE 6 Key Costumer Criteria of Online Food Delivery Market
- TABLE 7 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 8 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 9 Europe Platform to Consumer Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 10 Europe Platform to Consumer Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 11 Europe Restaurant to Consumer Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 12 Europe Restaurant to Consumer Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 13 Use Case - 1: Platform-to-Consumer Model for Hyperlocal Delivery Optimization
- TABLE 14 Use Case - 2: Restaurant-to-Consumer Model with Proprietary Delivery Network
- TABLE 15 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 16 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 17 Europe Meal Delivery Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 18 Europe Meal Delivery Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 19 Europe Grocery Delivery Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 20 Europe Grocery Delivery Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 21 Use Case - 1: AI-Driven Meal Delivery Personalization in Tier-1 and Tier-2 Indian Cities
- TABLE 22 Use Case - 2: Same-Day Grocery Delivery with Predictive Inventory Management
- TABLE 23 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 24 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 25 Europe Online Payment Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 26 Europe Online Payment Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 27 Europe Cash on Delivery Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 28 Europe Cash on Delivery Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 29 Use Case - 1: Seamless Checkout Experience with Online Payment Ecosystem Integration
- TABLE 30 Use Case - 2: Enabling Cash on Delivery in Underserved Urban and Rural Areas
- TABLE 31 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 32 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 33 Germany Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 34 Germany Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 35 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 36 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 37 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 38 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 39 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 40 Germany Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 41 UK Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 42 UK Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 43 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 44 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 45 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 46 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 47 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 48 UK Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 49 France Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 50 France Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 51 France Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 52 France Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 53 France Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 54 France Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 55 France Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 56 France Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 57 Russia Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 58 Russia Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 59 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 60 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 61 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 62 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 63 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 64 Russia Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 65 Spain Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 66 Spain Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 67 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 68 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 69 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 70 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 71 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 72 Spain Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 73 Italy Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 74 Italy Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 75 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 76 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 77 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 78 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 79 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 80 Italy Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 81 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 82 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 83 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 84 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 85 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 86 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 87 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
- TABLE 88 Rest of Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
- TABLE 89 Key information - DoorDash, Inc.
- TABLE 90 Key Information - Uber Technologies, Inc.
- TABLE 91 key information - Delivery Hero SE
- TABLE 92 KEY INFORMATION - Instacart
- TABLE 93 Key information - Zomato limited
- TABLE 94 Key Information - Just Eat Takeaway.com
- TABLE 95 Key information - Swiggy limited
- TABLE 96 Key Information - HelloFresh SE
- TABLE 97 Key Information - rappi, Inc.
- TABLE 98 Key Information - Amazon.com, Inc.
LIST OF FIGURES
- FIG 1 Methodology for the research
- FIG 2 Europe Online Food Delivery Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Online Food Delivery Market
- FIG 4 KBV Cardinal Matrix
- FIG 5 Market Share Analysis, 2024
- FIG 6 Key Leading Strategies: Percentage Distribution (2021-2025)
- FIG 7 Key Strategic Move: (Product Launches and Product Expansions: 2021, may - 2025, apr) Leading Players
- FIG 8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis - Online Food Delivery Market
- FIG 9 Value Chain Analysis of Online Food Delivery Market
- FIG 10 Key Costumer Criteria of Online Food Delivery Market
- FIG 11 Europe Online Food Delivery Market share by Type, 2024
- FIG 12 Europe Online Food Delivery Market share by Type, 2032
- FIG 13 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Type, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 14 Europe Online Food Delivery Market share by Product, 2024
- FIG 15 Europe Online Food Delivery Market share by Product, 2032
- FIG 16 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Product, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 17 Global Online Food Delivery Market share by Payment Method, 2024
- FIG 18 Global Online Food Delivery Market share by Payment Method, 2032
- FIG 19 Global Online Food Delivery Market by Payment Method, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 20 Europe Online Food Delivery Market share by Country, 2024
- FIG 21 Europe Online Food Delivery Market share by Country, 2032
- FIG 22 Europe Online Food Delivery Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
- FIG 23 Recent strategies and developments: DoorDash, Inc.
- FIG 24 Recent strategies and developments: Uber Technologies, Inc.
- FIG 25 SWOT Analysis: Delivery Hero SE
- FIG 26 Recent strategies and developments: Instacart
- FIG 27 SWOT Analysis: Swiggy limited
- FIG 28 SWOT Analysis: HelloFresh SE
- FIG 29 SWOT Analysis: Amazon.com, Inc.
