Supermarkets Market Report 2026

The supermarkets market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.68 trillion in 2025 to $1.81 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, growth of middle-class population, expansion of retail chains, rise in convenience-focused shopping, improving cold chain infrastructure.

The supermarkets market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.47 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of AI-powered retail analytics, growth in e-grocery platforms, focus on sustainable packaging, integration of IoT-enabled supply chains, rising demand for ready-to-eat meals. Major trends in the forecast period include omnichannel shopping experience, personalized promotions & loyalty programs, shelf automation & smart inventory management, contactless payments & checkout solutions, health & wellness product expansion.

The increasing demand for electronic devices and appliances is also expected to contribute to the growth of the supermarkets market. Consumer electronics, encompassing devices intended for everyday use such as entertainment, communication, productivity, or utility purposes, are in high demand. Supermarkets leverage this demand to enhance the customer experience by providing convenience and a diverse range of electronic products catering to various needs and preferences. According to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, the total electronic equipment production in Japan reached $52,36,535 million (¥771,457 million) in May 2023. Furthermore, consumer electronics production increased to $2.17 trillion (¥32,099 million) in May 2023, compared to $1.71 trillion (¥25,268 million) in May 2022. Hence, the surge in demand for electronic devices and appliances is expected to contribute to increased revenues in the supermarkets market.

Leading companies in the supermarkets market are also prioritizing next-generation solutions such as OpenAI chatbot solutions to enhance personalized shopping experiences, optimize inventory management, and streamline operational efficiency. OpenAI chatbot solutions utilize advanced AI models to comprehend, generate, and engage in human-such as conversations, employing natural language processing and machine learning capabilities. For instance, in June 2023, the France-based retailer Carrefour integrated a ChatGPT-based chatbot called Hopla into its Carrefour.fr website. This natural-language AI assists customers with everyday shopping tasks, offering product recommendations based on budget, dietary restrictions, or menu ideas. The chatbot is easily accessible on the website's main page and can provide insights on waste reduction, suggesting creative uses of materials through related baskets and recipes.

In September 2025, C&S Wholesale Grocers, a US-based grocery wholesaler, acquired SpartanNash Company for around US$ 1.77 billion. Through this acquisition, C&S Wholesale Grocers aimed to reinforce its national grocery distribution network, broaden its retail presence, and improve supply chain scale and efficiency for independent retailers and military commissaries. SpartanNash Company is a US-based food solutions provider that operates grocery supermarkets under several regional brands while also offering wholesale grocery distribution, logistics services, and private-label products to independent retailers and US military clients.

Major companies operating in the supermarkets market are Tesco plc, Carrefour Group, J Sainsbury plc, REWE Group, The Kroger Company, ALDI Nord Group, Albertsons Companies Inc., Target Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation, ICA Supermarket, Real Canadian Superstore, ParknShop Limited, Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Woolworths Group Limited, Asda Stores Ltd., Walmart Inc., Kroger Co., Ahold Delhaize USA Inc., Publix Super Markets Inc., Safeway Inc., H-E-B Grocery Company LP, Meijer Inc., Giant Food Stores LLC, Hy-Vee Inc., Wegmans Food Markets Inc., The Schwarz Group.

North America was the largest region in the supermarkets market in 2025. The regions covered in the supermarkets market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the supermarkets market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The supermarkets market includes revenues earned by entities by providing self-service shopping, mechanized groceries selling, offering delivery services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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