Dark Store Global Market Report 2025

Description

A dark store is a retail facility specifically designed to fulfill online orders, rather than serving as a traditional shopping destination for customers. These stores are primarily used by e-commerce businesses for tasks such as picking, packing, and shipping goods to consumers. Dark stores are optimized to efficiently manage large inventories and ensure quick order fulfillment, typically without any customer-facing elements such as checkout counters or product displays.

The main categories of dark stores include groceries, meat, and dairy. Groceries consist of essential food and beverage items, such as cereals, vegetables, and canned goods, which are commonly purchased by consumers for daily use. The age groups served by dark stores include children, adults, and the elderly. Dark stores are categorized by ownership into independently owned and chain-owned stores. Distribution channels available for customers include in-store pickup, curbside pickup, and home delivery.

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The dark store market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $23.33 billion in 2024 to $32.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.0%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to the increase in online grocery shopping, the rise of e-commerce platforms, the growing use of smartphones, the increasing demand for quick and efficient online shopping, and the impact of COVID-19.

The dark store market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $128.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.7%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rise of e-commerce platforms, increased urbanization, growing demand for grocery delivery, the expansion of dark store services beyond groceries, and the increasing demand for home delivery. Key trends in the forecast period include advanced cold storage for perishables, automation and robotics, integration with advanced logistics systems, the use of blockchain for supply chain transparency, voice-assisted picking, and the use of augmented reality (AR) for in-store navigation.

The growth of online grocery shopping is expected to significantly drive the expansion of the dark store market in the future. Online grocery shopping involves purchasing food and household items through e-commerce platforms, with options for delivery or pickup. The rise in online grocery shopping is attributed to factors such as convenience, time savings, better e-commerce technology, enhanced delivery services, and a broader selection of products. Dark stores play an essential role in supporting online grocery shopping by serving as dedicated fulfillment centers that streamline inventory management and delivery processes, ensuring faster and more accurate order fulfillment. For example, in July 2024, a report by Mercatus Technologies Inc., a US-based software development company, revealed that U.S. online grocery sales reached $7.7 billion in 2024, reflecting an 8.0% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the surge in online grocery shopping is fueling the growth of the dark store market.

Key players in the dark store market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as shared micro-fulfillment networks to improve delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance last-mile logistics efficiency. A shared micro-fulfillment network is a system where multiple e-commerce companies share a centralized, automated fulfillment center to store products closer to customers, enabling faster and more cost-effective local deliveries. For instance, in August 2024, Delhivery Limited, an India-based logistics and supply chain company, introduced a network of multi-tenant dark stores for "rapid in-city delivery" for e-commerce businesses. Multi-tenant dark stores are shared warehousing facilities used by several e-commerce companies to store products for quick, local deliveries. These stores are designed to optimize inventory management and reduce delivery times, allowing businesses to share operational costs while ensuring efficient fulfillment of online orders.

In August 2022, Zomato Limited, an India-based food delivery company, acquired Blinkit for approximately INR 44,470 million ($0.5 billion). The acquisition aims to strengthen Zomato's position in the quick commerce sector by integrating Blinkit's rapid delivery services, enhancing its ability to offer fast, on-demand deliveries, and expanding its market share in the food delivery and related services industry. Blink Commerce Private Limited is an India-based company specializing in the on-demand delivery of groceries and everyday essentials through dark stores.

Major players in the dark store market are Walmart Inc., Amazoncom Inc., The Kroger Co, Albertsons Companies Inc, Auchan Retail International SA, Uber Technologies Inc., Zalando SE, BigBasket, Flipkart Internet Private Limited, Instacart, Deliveroo, Grab Holdings Limited, Wincanton plc, Swiggy, Wolt Enterprises Oy, Getir Perakende Lojistik AS, Zepto, Flink SE, Dunzo Daily, Ola Foods Private Limited.

North America was the largest region in the dark store market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in dark store report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the dark store market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The dark store market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as e-commerce fulfillment services, order picking and packing, inventory management, and product sorting and repackaging. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Dark Store Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on dark store market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Category: Groceries; Meat; Dairy
2) By Age Group: Children; Adults; Elderly
3) By Ownership: Independently Owned Dark Stores; Chain-Owned Dark Stores
4) By Distribution Channel: In-Store Pickup; Curbside Pickup; Home Delivery
Subsegments:
1) By Groceries: Packaged Foods; Beverages; Fresh Produce; Frozen Foods
2) By Meat: Poultry; Beef; Pork; Seafood
3) By Dairy: Milk And Milk Alternatives; Cheese; Yogurt; Butter And Cream
Companies Mentioned: Walmart Inc.; Amazoncom Inc.; The Kroger Co; Albertsons Companies Inc; Auchan Retail International SA
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Dark Store Market Characteristics

3. Dark Store Market Trends And Strategies

4. Dark Store Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Dark Store Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Dark Store PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Dark Store Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Dark Store Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Dark Store Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Dark Store Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Dark Store Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Groceries
Meat
Dairy
6.2. Global Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Children
Adults
Elderly
6.3. Global Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Independently Owned Dark Stores
Chain-Owned Dark Stores
6.4. Global Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
In-Store Pickup
Curbside Pickup
Home Delivery
6.5. Global Dark Store Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Groceries, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Packaged Foods
Beverages
Fresh Produce
Frozen Foods
6.6. Global Dark Store Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Meat, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Poultry
Beef
Pork
Seafood
6.7. Global Dark Store Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dairy, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Milk And Milk Alternatives
Cheese
Yogurt
Butter And Cream

7. Dark Store Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Dark Store Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Dark Store Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Dark Store Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Dark Store Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Dark Store Market

9.1. China Dark Store Market Overview
9.2. China Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Dark Store Market

10.1. India Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Dark Store Market

11.1. Japan Dark Store Market Overview
11.2. Japan Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Dark Store Market

12.1. Australia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Dark Store Market

13.1. Indonesia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Dark Store Market

14.1. South Korea Dark Store Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Dark Store Market

15.1. Western Europe Dark Store Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Dark Store Market

16.1. UK Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Dark Store Market

17.1. Germany Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Dark Store Market

18.1. France Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Dark Store Market

19.1. Italy Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Dark Store Market

20.1. Spain Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Dark Store Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Dark Store Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Dark Store Market

22.1. Russia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Dark Store Market

23.1. North America Dark Store Market Overview
23.2. North America Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Dark Store Market

24.1. USA Dark Store Market Overview
24.2. USA Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Dark Store Market

25.1. Canada Dark Store Market Overview
25.2. Canada Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Dark Store Market

26.1. South America Dark Store Market Overview
26.2. South America Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Dark Store Market

27.1. Brazil Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Dark Store Market

28.1. Middle East Dark Store Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Dark Store Market

29.1. Africa Dark Store Market Overview
29.2. Africa Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Category, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Dark Store Market, Segmentation By Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Dark Store Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Dark Store Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Dark Store Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Walmart Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Amazoncom Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. The Kroger Co Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Albertsons Companies Inc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Auchan Retail International SA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Dark Store Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Uber Technologies Inc.
31.2. Zalando SE
31.3. BigBasket
31.4. Flipkart Internet Private Limited
31.5. Instacart
31.6. Deliveroo
31.7. Grab Holdings Limited
31.8. Wincanton plc
31.9. Swiggy
31.10. Wolt Enterprises Oy
31.11. Getir Perakende Lojistik AS
31.12. Zepto
31.13. Flink SE
31.14. Dunzo Daily
31.15. Ola Foods Private Limited

32. Global Dark Store Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Dark Store Market

34. Recent Developments In The Dark Store Market

35. Dark Store Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Dark Store Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Dark Store Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Dark Store Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer