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Retail Delivery - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
  • The Reail Delivery market in Sri Lanka is set to experience significant growth in the coming years.
  • By 2024, the projected revenue is expected to reach US$772.60m.
  • This promising trend is anticipated to continue with an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2028) of 20.13%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1.61bn by 2028.
  • As the market expands, the number of users is also expected to increase.
  • By 2028, it is estimated that the number of users in the Reail Delivery market in Sri Lanka will reach 3.3m users.
  • This growth in user base is reflected in the rising user penetration, which is projected to be 10.0% in 2024 and is expected to reach 13.4% by 2028.
  • In terms of revenue per user, the average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to be US$314.80.
  • This indicates the potential for revenue generation per individual user in the Reail Delivery market in Sri Lanka.
  • When compared globally, it is worth noting that United States is anticipated to generate the highest revenue in the Reail Delivery market, with an estimated revenue of US$195.40bn in 2024.
  • This showcases the significant market size and potential United States.
  • Furthermore, in terms of user penetration, United States is expected to have the highest rate at 30.7% in the Reail Delivery market.
  • This highlights the market's strong presence and adoption United States.
  • Overall, the Reail Delivery market in Sri Lanka is poised for growth, with promising revenue projections, increasing user base, and potential for revenue generation per user.
  • In Sri Lanka, the retail delivery market is experiencing a surge in online grocery shopping, driven by the convenience and safety it offers amidst the ongoing pandemic.

Definition:

The Retail Delivery market includes the delivery of food and non-food products that people regularly buy from a grocery store, including food and beverages, pet food, household cleaning products, personal care products, and other household consumable products carried out directly by supermarkets, brick-and-mortar shops, or grocery stores. The order is placed through an online shop run by the retailer (e.g. Walmart+, Amazon Fresh). Delivery is typically scheduled for same-day but there are also other possibilities.

Additional Information

Revenue figures refer to Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). User and revenue figures represent B2C services.

In-Scope

  • Operates own warehouse
  • Has products on the balance sheet
  • Uses own or third-party delivery

Out-Of-Scope

  • Phone orders
  • Deliveries online through ghost warehouses (e.g., Getir, Flink, Gorillas)
  • Deliveries online of preportioned recipe boxes (e.g., HelloFresh)
  • Online orders where a personal shopper picks and delivers grocery items (e.g., Instacart)
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Grocery Delivery: market data & analysis

Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Retail Delivery market of Online Grocery Delivery dominates the market. Retailers were able to scale their online channels rapidly during the COVID-19 lockdowns to meet the exponential rise in customer demand. Retailers still need to look for ways to attract more customers to keep up with the competition. Walmart for example introduced a service where the delivery driver would deliver groceries to the customer’s fridge.

    The growth rates of 2022 will see a slight decline in comparison to 2020 and 2021 due to the uncertainty of macroeconomic factors. Although China has a steady lead over the rest of the regions, the U.S. market shows strong growth signals in our forecast. This is due to the high demand and rapid rise of grocery spending per capita.

    Users

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and represent what consumers pay for these products and services. The user metrics show the number of customers who have made at least one online purchase within the past 12 months.

    Modeling approach / Market size:

    Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on predefined factors for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies, third-party studies and reports, as well as survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, GDP per capita, and internet connection speed. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing. The main drivers are internet users, urban population, usage of key players, and attitudes toward online services.

    Additional notes:

    The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. GCS data is reweighted for representativeness.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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