Meal Delivery - Dominican Republic

The Meal Delivery market in the Dominican Republic is expected to reach a revenue of US$89.87m in 2024.
This projection indicates an annual growth rate of 5.37% (CAGR 2024-2029), resulting in a market volume of US$116.70m by 2029.
In the Dominican Republic, the Restaurant Deliverymarket is projected to have a market volume of US$45.82m in 2024.
When compared globally, China is expected to generate the highest revenue in the Meal Delivery market, with US$184.50bn in 2024.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Meal Delivery market is projected to be US$50.06 in 2024.
By 2029, the number of users in the Dominican Republic's Meal Delivery market is expected to reach 2.3m users.
Furthermore, the user penetration in the Meal Delivery market is estimated to be 15.7% in 2024.
The meal delivery market in the Dominican Republic is experiencing a surge in demand due to the growing popularity of convenient, healthy food options.

Definition:

Meal Delivery is the online ordering and delivery of prepared meals by a restaurant or a platform for direct consumption. Orders are typically placed in an app or on a website. The delivery is handled by the platform enterprise (e.g. Deliveroo) or directly by the restaurant (e.g. Domino’s).

Structure:

Meal Delivery contains the user and revenue development of two different delivery service solutions for prepared meals: (1) Restaurant Delivery and (2) Platform Delivery. The Restaurant Delivery market includes the delivery of meals carried out directly by the restaurants. The order may be made via platforms (e.g. Delivery Hero, Just Eat) or directly through a restaurant website (e.g. Domino's). The Platform Delivery market focuses on online delivery services that provide customers with meals from partner restaurants that do not necessarily have to offer food delivery themselves. In this case, the platform (e.g. Deliveroo) handles the delivery process.).

Additional Information:

Revenue includes 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 ordered online which are directly delivered by the restaurant, no matter if ordered via a platform (e.g. Delivery Hero) or a restaurant website (e.g. Domino's)
Online meal order and delivery both carried out by a platform (e.g. Deliveroo)
Online orders that are picked up in the restaurant

Phone orders
Deliveries of non-processed or non-prepared food (e.g. HelloFresh)

The Meal Delivery market in Dominican Republic has seen significant growth in recent years.

Customer preferences: Customers in Dominican Republic are increasingly turning to meal delivery services due to the convenience and time-saving benefits they offer. With busy lifestyles and an increasing number of people working full-time, meal delivery services provide a quick and easy solution for those who do not have time to cook. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the adoption of meal delivery services as people are staying at home more and avoiding crowded places.

Trends in the market: One trend that has emerged in the Dominican Republic meal delivery market is the increasing demand for healthy and organic food options. As consumers become more health-conscious, they are looking for meal delivery services that offer fresh and nutritious meals. Another trend is the rise of on-demand delivery services, which allow customers to order meals and have them delivered within a short period of time. This trend is being driven by the increasing use of mobile devices and the growing popularity of food delivery apps.

Local special circumstances: The Dominican Republic has a unique culinary culture that is influenced by African, Spanish, and indigenous Taíno cuisines. This has led to a diverse range of food offerings in the meal delivery market, with a focus on local ingredients and traditional dishes. In addition, the country has a large tourism industry, which has helped to drive the growth of the meal delivery market as visitors seek out convenient and affordable dining options.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The Dominican Republic has experienced strong economic growth in recent years, which has led to an increase in disposable income and consumer spending. This has helped to drive the growth of the meal delivery market as consumers have more money to spend on dining out or ordering food delivery. Additionally, the country has a young and growing population, which is increasingly tech-savvy and comfortable with using mobile devices to order food delivery.

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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