Online Food Delivery

The Online Food Delivery market in Guyana is projected to reach revenue of US$3.56m by 2024.
It is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.31% (CAGR 2024-2029), resulting in a projected market volume of US$4.83m by 2029.
In the Meal Delivery market, revenue is expected to grow by 5.5% in 2025.0.
The projected market volume for this market in Guyana is US$3.38m in 2024.
When compared globally, China is expected to generate the most revenue in the Online Food Delivery market, reaching US$450.50bn in 2024.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Meal Delivery market in Guyana is projected to be US$88.82 in 2024.
In the Grocery Delivery market, the number of users is expected to reach 60.3k users by 2029.
The user penetration rate in this market will be 4.6% in 2024.
Guyana's online food delivery market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for convenience and the expanding urban population.

Definition:

Online Food Delivery refers to the intersection of ordering groceries and prepared meals online. Orders are typically placed through an app or website and delivery times vary.

Structure:

The Online Food Delivery market contains the user and revenue development of two different delivery service solutions: (1) Meal Delivery and (2) Grocery Delivery. Included are services that deliver prepared meals and food ordered online for direct consumption (Meal Delivery) and non-prepared food and beverage products, household, and personal care products (Grocery Delivery). Meal delivery includes the delivery of meals carried out directly by restaurants (Restaurant Delivery) and online delivery services that provide customers with meals from partner restaurants that do not necessarily have to offer food delivery themselves (Platform Delivery). Grocery Delivery consists of fresh, nonprepared products delivered from supermarkets or retailers where delivery is scheduled (Retail Delivery), Delivery that is under 3 hours and operates dark stores or own warehouses (Quick Commerce), and prepared fresh ingredients to be prepared at home, typically offered through a subscription service (Meal Kit Delivery).

Additional Information:

Revenue figures are the gross merchandise value (GMV), defined as the total sales dollar value for merchandise/food sold through the Online Food Delivery marketplace. User and revenue figures represent B2C services.

Meals and groceries ordered online that are directly delivered by the restaurant, retailer, or platform no matter if ordered via a platform (e.g. Delivery Hero, Instacart) or a restaurant/retailer website (e.g. Domino's, Walmart.com)
Online meal and grocery order and delivery both carried out by a platform (e.g. Deliveroo, Grab, Flink)

Phone orders
Click & collect Grocery orders
Ready-to-eat meals

Online food delivery has been growing rapidly in Guyana, with more and more consumers opting for the convenience of having food delivered to their doorstep.

Customer preferences: The convenience of online food delivery has been a major factor driving its growth in Guyana. Consumers are increasingly turning to online platforms to order food, as it saves them time and effort. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online food delivery, as more people are staying at home and avoiding crowded places.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the online food delivery market in Guyana is the increasing competition among delivery platforms. As more players enter the market, consumers have more options to choose from, and platforms are offering attractive discounts and promotions to attract and retain customers. Another trend is the growing popularity of healthy and organic food options, as more consumers are becoming health-conscious and looking for healthier food options.

Local special circumstances: Guyana has a unique food culture, with a mix of African, Indian, and Caribbean influences. This has led to a diverse and vibrant food scene, with a wide range of cuisines and flavors available. Additionally, Guyana has a large diaspora community, with many Guyanese living abroad. This has led to a growing demand for Guyanese food delivery services, as people living abroad crave the flavors of home.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: Guyana is experiencing steady economic growth, which has led to an increase in disposable income and consumer spending. This, coupled with the convenience of online food delivery, has led to a growing demand for food delivery services. Additionally, the government of Guyana has been investing in infrastructure development, which has improved the logistics and transportation networks, making it easier for food delivery platforms to operate.

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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