The UAE has a high rate of internet adoption, a growing working population, and an increase in single-parent families, all of which have helped e-grocery services grow. The number of companies in the UAE that deliver groceries has increased over time. In addition to food and beverages, businesses have expanded their product lines to cover a wide variety of items, including household goods, fresh food, baby food, fish, and meat. It is projected that demand will rise. Businesses are urged to focus on improving their ties with suppliers and grocery stores in order to fulfil customer orders. Future innovations like warehouse automation, voice ordering, drone delivery, and others are expected to increase demand. Future market consolidation is expected as large-cap companies with strong brands acquire lesser-known businesses.
The coronavirus outbreak and the pandemic's indirect impacts on the world economy have significantly impacted the UAE's online grocery business. To stop the spread of COVID-19, all facilities in the UAE were shut down, with the exception of cooperative societies, supermarkets, food stores, and pharmacies. They were open round-the-clock to serve the public, even during the time when there were movement limitations from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The UAE's telecom regulator, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), published a list of 22 applications of online shops supplying food and other necessities during the pandemic to encourage its inhabitants to stay at home and only go out for necessary chores. More people are avoiding crowds and turning to quieter areas as a result of the corona pandemic.
The UAE Online Grocery Delivery Market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Amazon, Bawiq, Bulkwhiz, Carrefour, Farmbox, Instashop, Kibsons, Lulu Hypermarket, Noon, The Grocer, Trolley.ae.
SPER Market Research study aims to provide market dynamics, demand and supply with yearly forecast to 2032. This report provides data for growth estimates and forecasts for product type segment – By Product Category(Baby Care, Beauty & Health, Fresh Foods, Household Products, Packaged Foods & Beverages, Personal Care), By Platform (Desktop Website, Mobile Application), By Mode of Payment (Card on Delivery, Cash on Delivery, Pre-Delivery Online Payment), By Age Group (18-24 years, 25-34 years, 35-44 years, 45+ years), By Gender (Female, Male).
This report also provides the data for key regional segments of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Rest of UAE.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.