Market Overview

The Germany online food delivery market size reached USD 14.7 Billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow to USD 31.3 Billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.74% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034. Key growth drivers include the expansion of same-day delivery services, new consumer preferences, and the rising demand for digital services among younger consumers. This market plays a critical role in catering to the evolving lifestyle needs of German consumers.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2025
• Historical Years: 2020-2025
• Forecast Period: 2026-2034

Germany Online Food Delivery Market Key Takeaways

• The market size reached USD 14.7 Billion in 2025.
• The market is forecasted to grow to USD 31.3 Billion by 2034.
• The CAGR during 2026-2034 is 8.74%.
• Expansion of same day delivery services enhances customer satisfaction through quicker deliveries, reduced waiting times, and maintaining food freshness.
• Influence of new consumer preferences and lifestyle trends such as demand for diverse, healthy, organic, and gourmet meals delivered to doorsteps drives market growth.
• Increasing demand for digital services and loyalty programs among younger populations contributes to customer attraction and retention.
• The busy lifestyle of consumers makes fast and efficient online food delivery platforms essential.

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Market Growth Factors

Services that deliver goods and food on the same day, within a few hours, are key drivers of the online food delivery market's growth in Germany. Customers have been conditioned to expect rapid delivery times and are generally satisfied with the service. A well-developed supply chain, vehicle tracking, and restaurant and delivery service partnerships support the growth. Same-day delivery reduces delivery time, increases food freshness, and improves customer retention and acquisition in turn. Groceries see same-day delivery that is popular, with market leader REWE opening a branch in Nuremberg in 2022 and start-ups like Flink raising USD 240 million in 2021 to grow on-demand grocery delivery services.

Consumer prefer different things and lifestyles trend differently, so they should grow the market as cities expand and work-life balance becomes important, and as consumers demand convenient meal options more. The trend toward home delivery for healthy, organic and gourmet food continues to grow. About 72% of Germans claim to eat fruit and vegetables every day, with 81% of women and 63% of men. The trend towards healthy and diverse food, in conjunction with a more digital oriented and incentive-based lifestyle (loyalty bonuses), will support growth in the future.

The young target audience increasingly uses digital services. Direct interaction with customers via apps and websites allows for easier use and includes tailored offers, bonuses and loyalty schemes. Such digital developments meet an evolving consumption culture characterized by convenience, quality and variety. The demand for the digital experience comes as rapid and efficient delivery systems embed online food delivery platforms into the daily lives of time-pressed and on-the-go modern consumers.

Market Segmentation

Platform Type Insights:

• Mobile Applications: Detailed analysis based on usage and market share of mobile apps in online food delivery.
• Website: The report covers market aspects related to food ordering through websites.

Business Model Insights:

• Order Focused Food Delivery System: Systems primarily focused on managing and processing food orders.
• Logistics Based Food Delivery System: Business models emphasizing delivery logistics and transportation.
• Full-Service Food Delivery System: Models offering comprehensive services including order, delivery, and additional customer support.

Payment Method Insights:

• Online Payment: A focus on payments made electronically through digital platforms.
• Cash on Delivery: Payment methods involving cash transactions at the time of delivery.

Regional Insights

The report segments the Germany market regionally into Western Germany, Southern Germany, Eastern Germany, and Northern Germany. Specific detailed regional statistics are available through the full report, highlighting varied market trends and growth patterns across these geographical zones.

Recent Developments & News

In April 2024, REWE opened its first purely plant-based supermarket in Berlin, named "REWE fully plant-based," offering over 2,700 vegan products. This marks a significant expansion in eco-conscious food retailing. In the same month, German grocery delivery startup Flink received an additional 100 million euros (approximately USD 106.7 million) from investors to extend its operational runway and compete aggressively in the market.

Key Players

• Delivery Hero SE
• Lieferando.de
• Uber Technologies Inc.
• Wolt Enterprises Oy
• DoorDash
• Flink SE
• Gorillas Technologies GmbH
• Getir
• REWE Markt GmbH

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