The UK food delivery market reached USD 9.3 Billion in 2025 and is forecasted to grow to USD 20.7 Billion by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of 9.02% during 2026-2034. Market expansion is driven by enhanced partnerships between retailers and delivery platforms improving product offerings and user experience, alongside innovations in delivery logistics catering to increasing demand for speed and convenience.
Study Assumption Years
Base Year: 2025
Historical Year/Period: 2020-2025
Forecast Year/Period: 2026-2034
UK Food Delivery Market Key Takeaways
The UK food delivery market size reached USD 9.3 Billion in 2025.
The CAGR of the market is 9.02% for the forecast period 2026-2034.
Market forecast value is USD 20.7 Billion by 2034.
Increasing collaborations between retailers and delivery platforms are expanding product offerings and improving customer convenience.
Strategic partnerships leverage supermarket and restaurant strengths for broader reach without own delivery infrastructure.
Advancements in logistics such as drones, autonomous vehicles, ML, and AI improve delivery speed, efficiency, and route optimization.
Growing preference for online shopping and on-demand services is driving competitive market dynamics.
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Market Growth Factors
Increasing partnerships between retailers and food product ordering platforms are a key driver for the UK food delivery market. For instance, in March 2023, Sainsbury partnered with Just Eat to provide rapid delivery from 175 locations, resulting in notable sales growth. These collaborations enhance service offerings while improving user experience and operational efficiencies by sharing resources and technology. As consumers shift toward online and on-demand purchasing, such partnerships are vital for sustaining competitiveness and growing sales.
Innovations in delivery logistics are propelling market growth by improving efficiency and reliability. Technologies like drones circumvent traffic routes to accelerate delivery times, while autonomous vehicles enable round-the-clock services, reducing costs and increasing capacity. Additionally, AI and machine learning optimize route planning by analyzing real-time traffic and customer data, thereby minimizing delays and tailoring services to customer needs. These technologies facilitate scalable, responsive delivery models that meet heightened consumer expectations.
The broader UK logistics market’s growth to an anticipated USD 860.3 Billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 6% underlines the critical role of technological advancements. Companies leveraging these innovations are better positioned to adapt to evolving market dynamics. Growing consumer preference for speed and convenience fuels continuous demand for efficient, technology-enabled delivery systems. This trend encourages ongoing investment in advanced logistics solutions, boosting the overall food delivery ecosystem.
Market Segmentation
Business Model Insights:
Order Focused
Logistics Based
Full-Service
The report provides detailed market analysis by these business models, illustrating varied service approaches and operational strategies within the UK food delivery space.
Order Type Insights:
Online
Offline
This segmentation reflects differences in consumer purchasing behavior and channel preferences, essential for understanding market dynamics.
Payment Method Insights:
Online Payment
Cash on Delivery
The payment method breakdown captures transaction trends affecting service adoption and user convenience.
Platform Type Insights:
Mobile Applications
Websites
Others
Platform type segmentation shows the technological interface options consumers use to access food delivery services, indicating digital adoption levels.
Regional Insights
The report categorizes the UK food delivery market regionally, covering London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and others. While specific market shares or CAGR by region are not detailed in the available data, this comprehensive regional segmentation supports targeted market analysis and strategic planning.
Recent Developments & News
In September 2024, HelloFresh partnered with Just Eat to launch a 12-week rapid delivery trial in Newcastle and Hackney, enabling quick and convenient access to eight HelloFresh recipes via the Just Eat platform. Earlier, in January 2024, Stuart, a last-mile delivery solutions specialist, collaborated with Deliverect to enhance restaurant delivery offerings through integrated order management technology, improving efficiency and service quality.
Key Players
Sainsbury
Just Eat
HelloFresh
Stuart
Deliverect
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