Middle East & Africa Online Food Delivery Market Size & Outlook
The online food delivery market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 35,624.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa online food delivery market from 2025 to 2030.
The MEA online food delivery market generated a revenue of USD 21,682.6 million in 2024.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2025 to 2030.
In terms of segment, platform to consumer was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
Platform to Consumer is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
Market revenue in 2024
USD 21,682.6 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 35,624.4 million
Growth rate
8.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segment
Platform to consumer
Fastest growing segment
Platform to Consumer
Historical data covered
2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation
2024
Forecast period covered
2025 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Restaurant to Consumer, Platform to Consumer
Key market players worldwide
Delivery Hero SE, DoorDash Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Domino's Pizza Inc, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR, McDonald's Corp, Deliveroo PLC, Papa John's International Inc, Yum Brands Inc, Just Eat Takeaway.com NV, Uber Technologies Inc, Zomato, Grubhub, Waiter.com
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 7.5% of the global online food delivery market in 2024.
Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 222,958.0 million by 2030.
The regional growth can be attributed to the growing number of QSR restaurants, growing popularity of western foods, changing work lifestyles, and increasing adoption of cloud kitchens. With the growing demand for quality of food at reasonable prices, KLC Virtual Restaurants.
A virtual assistant company, developed virtual restaurants across the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC), to satisfy the online market demand. During the COVID-19 pandemic, KLC services were available 24 hours a day.
This helped the company to capture a bigger market share. Additionally, with over 40 virtual brands in Kuwait region, KLC covers around 90% of the delivery areas and delivers24*7 and has its own delivery fleet and uses third-party aggregators for services.
Middle East & Africa Online Food Delivery Market Outlook
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Platform To Consumer was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.52% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa online food delivery market based on restaurant to consumer, platform to consumer covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
The regional growth can be attributed to the growing number of QSR restaurants, growing popularity of western foods, changing work lifestyles, and increasing adoption of cloud kitchens. With the growing demand for quality of food at reasonable prices, KLC Virtual Restaurants.
A virtual assistant company, developed virtual restaurants across the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC), to satisfy the online market demand. During the COVID-19 pandemic, KLC services were available 24 hours a day.
This helped the company to capture a bigger market share. Additionally, with over 40 virtual brands in Kuwait region, KLC covers around 90% of the delivery areas and delivers24*7 and has its own delivery fleet and uses third-party aggregators for services.
Middle East & Africa Online Food Delivery Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Restaurant to Consumer
Platform to Consumer
Middle East & Africa Online Food Delivery Market Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Grocery Delivery
Meal Delivery
Middle East & Africa Online Food Delivery Market Payment Method Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Online Payment
Cash on Delivery
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