What is the current size and annual growth rate of the dark store market?
The dark store market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $23.33 billion in 2024 to $32.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in online grocery shopping, rise in e-commerce platforms, increase in use of smartphones, growing demand for quick and efficient online shopping, and rise in covid-19.
The dark store market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $128.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in e-commerce platforms, rise in urbanization, rise in demand for grocery delivery, expansion of dark store services beyond groceries, and rising demand for home delivery. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced cold storage for perishables, automation and robotics, integration with advanced logistics systems, blockchain for supply chain transparency, voice-assisted picking, and augmented reality (AR) for in-store navigation.
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Which major factors have contributed to the expansion of the dark store market?
The increase in online grocery shopping is expected to propel the growth of the dark store market going forward. Online grocery shopping purchases food and household items through e-commerce platforms, with delivery or pickup options. The increase in online grocery shopping is attributed to convenience, time savings, better e-commerce technology, improved delivery, and a wider product range. Dark stores play a crucial role in enhancing online grocery shopping by providing dedicated fulfillment centers that streamline inventory management and delivery efficiency, ensuring faster and more accurate order fulfillment for customers. For instance, in July 2024, according to the report published by Mercatus Technologies Inc., a US-based software development company, U.S. online grocery sales reached $7.7 billion in 2024, reflecting an 8.0% growth compared to 2023. Therefore, the increase in online grocery shopping is driving the growth of the dark store market.
How is the dark store market segmented?
The dark store market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Category: Groceries, Meat, Dairy
2) By Age Group: Children, Adults, Elderly
3) By Ownership: Independently Owned Dark Stores, Chain-Owned Dark Stores
4) By Distribution Channel: In-Store Pickup, Curbside Pickup, Home Delivery
Subsegments:
1) By Groceries: Packaged Foods, Beverages, Fresh Produce, Frozen Foods
2) By Meat: Poultry, Beef, Pork, Seafood
3) By Dairy: Milk And Milk Alternatives, Cheese, Yogurt, Butter And Cream
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Who are the top competitors in the dark store market?
Major companies operating in the dark store market are Walmart Inc., Amazoncom Inc., The Kroger Co, Albertsons Companies Inc, Auchan Retail International SA, Uber Technologies Inc., Zalando SE, BigBasket, Flipkart Internet Private Limited, Instacart, Deliveroo, Grab Holdings Limited, Wincanton plc, Swiggy, Wolt Enterprises Oy, Getir Perakende Lojistik AS, Zepto, Flink SE, Dunzo Daily, Ola Foods Private Limited
Which key trends are expected to influence the dark store market in the coming years?
Major companies operating in the dark store market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as shared micro-fulfillment networks to enhance delivery speed, reduce costs, and improve last-mile logistics efficiency. A shared micro-fulfillment network is a system where multiple e-commerce companies share a centralized, automated fulfillment center to stock products closer to customers, enabling faster and more cost-effective local deliveries. For instance, in August 2024, Delhivery Limited, an India-based logistics and supply chain company, launched a network of multi-tenant dark stores for “rapid in city delivery” for ecommerce companies. Multi-tenant dark stores are shared warehousing facilities used by multiple e-commerce companies, where they store products for rapid, local delivery. These stores are designed to optimize inventory management and reduce delivery times, allowing several businesses to share operational costs while ensuring efficient fulfillment of online orders.
Which regional trends are influencing the dark store market, and which area dominates the industry?
North America was the largest region in the dark store market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dark store market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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A dark store refers to a retail facility designed to fulfill online orders rather than serve as a traditional in-store shopping destination for customers. These stores are typically used by e-commerce businesses for picking, packing, and shipping goods to consumers. The dark stores are optimized to efficiently manage large volumes of inventory and quick order fulfillment, often without any customer-facing operations, such as checkout counters or displays.
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