The "Europe Online Food Delivery Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Europe Online Food Delivery Market was worth USD 31.24 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at USD 70.02 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 9.38% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2033. The growth is fueled by rising smartphone penetration, hectic lifestyle of consumers, and rising need for convenience. The growth in third-party food delivery platforms, restaurant-owned platforms, and cloud kitchens has heavily influenced market growth.
In Europe, online food delivery has gained immense popularity due to changing consumer lifestyles, increasing smartphone penetration, and the rise of app-based services like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. The demand surged further during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people relied on contactless delivery for safety. Uses of online food delivery include quick access to meals, catering to dietary preferences, and supporting local restaurants. It also advantages companies by growing their audience and boosting earnings. With technological advancements such as AI-powered recommendations and real-time monitoring, the European online food delivery market continues to expand, transforming the way people dine and consume food.
Mobile food ordering apps reign supreme in the European market, providing an easy ordering experience with personalized suggestions, GPS navigation, and secure payment gateways. Having the facility to order food at a smartphone tap has propelled demand for mobile-based services. Apps such as Uber Eats, Glovo, and Just Eat keep growing their app features to improve user experience.
Growth Drivers in the Europe Online Food Delivery Market
Increasing Smartphone and Internet Penetration
Growing smartphone and high-speed internet penetration has strongly promoted the online food delivery market in Europe. Consumers are able to access food delivery sites comfortably through easy-to-use mobile applications, causing increased engagement. Better connectivity allows easy transactions, real-time monitoring, and customized suggestions, hence easier ordering of food.
With digital uptake rising even in rural areas, demand for online food ordering services is likely to increase consistently. 94% of EU households were connected to the internet in 2024, with the Netherlands and Luxembourg leading (99%), followed by Finland and Denmark (97%), while Greece and Croatia had the lowest (87%). Compared to 2014, there is considerable growth in Bulgaria (from 63%) and Romania (from 56%), both now above 90%. The same catching-up effect can be seen in Turkiye.
Changing Consumer Lifestyles and Preferences
Fast-paced lifestyles and increased desire for convenience have driven the penetration of online food ordering services in Europe. Customers, especially young professionals and students, prefer swift and convenient meal solutions over home cooking. Furthermore, increased demand for health-oriented and specialty meals has prompted the growth of variety foods available on delivery platforms, including organic, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Expansion of Cloud Kitchens and Restaurant Partnerships
Growth in cloud kitchens and partnerships between restaurants and food delivery platforms have helped in market growth. Cloud kitchens, which do not have physical dine-in areas, concentrate on online orders alone, cutting down operational expenses while enhancing efficiency.
Restaurants are also utilizing partnerships with platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat to increase the customer base, boosting order quantities and revenue. April 2022, Growth Kitchen raised GBP 3 million in seed funding from PactVC to scale its delivery kitchen model. The business seeks to enable restaurants to grow like a SaaS company but retain ownership, using technology and data science to grow from a handful of kitchens to hundreds across Europe.
Challenges in the Europe Online Food Delivery Market
High Competition and Price Wars
The European online food delivery market is extremely competitive with several platforms competing for market leadership. Firms often resort to price wars by providing discounts and promotions to secure customers, and this results in lower profit margins. Staying profitable while staying competitive in pricing is a major challenge, especially for smaller firms that are not able to hold on to the business.
Strict food safety laws and labor regulations
Strict food safety laws, labor regulations, and environmental rules present operating challenges for online food delivery businesses. Compliance with disparate rules in diverse European nations adds complexity to operations. Also, ensuring on-time deliveries, handling driver availability, and keeping food fresh in transit are logistical challenges, especially in high-density urban centers.
Companies have been covered from 5 viewpoints
Company Analysis: Overview, Key Persons, Recent Developments, Product Portfolio, Revenue
- Delivery Hero SE
- Grab Holdings Inc.
- Uber Technologies Inc.
- roofoods Ltd (Deliveroo)
- Yum! Brands Inc.
- DoorDash Inc.
- Zomato Ltd.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 | $31.24 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2033 | $70.02 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 9.3% |
| Regions Covered | Europe |
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Research & Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamic
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Challenges
5. Europe Online Food Delivery Market
6. Market Share Analysis
6.1 By Platform Type
6.2 By Business Model
6.3 By Payment Method
6.4 By Country
7. Platform Type
7.1 Mobile Applications
7.2 Websites
8. Business Model
8.1 Order Focused Food Delivery System
8.2 Logistics Based Food Delivery System
8.3 Full-Service Food Delivery System
9. Payment Method
9.1 Online Payment
9.2 Cash on Delivery
10. Country
10.1 France
10.2 Germany
10.3 Italy
10.4 Spain
10.5 United Kingdom
10.6 Belgium
10.7 Netherlands
10.8 Russia
10.9 Poland
10.10 Greece
10.11 Norway
10.12 Romania
10.13 Portugal
10.14 Row of Europe
11. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
11.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
11.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
11.3 Degree of Competition
11.4 Threat of New Entrants
11.5 Threat of Substitutes
12. SWOT Analysis
12.1 Strength
12.2 Weakness
12.3 Opportunity
12.4 Threats
13. Key Players Analysis
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