The Europe grocery market reached USD 813.79 Million in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40% between 2025 and 2034, reaching USD 1.25 billion by 2034.
For many years, hypermarkets and supermarkets have been the backbone of conventional retail trade providing various ranges of products such as FMCG goods, food items and in one place. They offer convenience, competitive prices and a physical store experience which draws a wide range of customers. However, to stay relevant, they must constantly combat stiff competition and adjust to changing consumer tastes.
Growth in the grocery market in the domestic region is due to technological innovations which help streamline consumers' buying process, leading to a better overall customer experience. In April 2024 Edeka Group, a major grocery retail chain in Germany, deployed AI-powered age-verification technology at one of its locations at Stuttgart Airport. The technology uses AI to estimate the age of customers and computer vision to determine if customers have failed to scan items or accidentally added an item without scanning.
Europe Grocery Market Growth
Growth in the Europe grocery market is led by the online distribution channel
In the meantime, online channels have become popular because of doorstep delivery and personalised suggestions. Despite the logistical challenges involved, they offer an unparalleled level of accessibility, extending to remote areas where brick-and-mortar stores are scarce. However, there is still some suspicion regarding trustworthiness and quality assurance among certain users.For many years, hypermarkets and supermarkets have been the backbone of conventional retail trade providing various ranges of products such as FMCG goods, food items and in one place. They offer convenience, competitive prices and a physical store experience which draws a wide range of customers. However, to stay relevant, they must constantly combat stiff competition and adjust to changing consumer tastes.
Growth in the grocery market in the domestic region is due to technological innovations which help streamline consumers' buying process, leading to a better overall customer experience. In April 2024 Edeka Group, a major grocery retail chain in Germany, deployed AI-powered age-verification technology at one of its locations at Stuttgart Airport. The technology uses AI to estimate the age of customers and computer vision to determine if customers have failed to scan items or accidentally added an item without scanning.
Europe Grocery Market Segmentation
Europe Grocery Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:Market Breakup by Product Type
- Packaged Food
- Unpackaged Food
- Drinks
- Tobacco
- Household Products
- Others
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online Channels
- Others
Market Breakup by Country
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Others
Europe Grocery Market Share
In the Grocery market, packaged foods are gaining popularity since they encompass a wide range of products, including snacks, ready-to-eat meals, canned goods and beverages among others. They are designed for ease of storage and transportation and tend to have a longer shelf life, reducing wastage.Leading Companies in the Europe Grocery Market
Major market players are expanding their outreach through technological innovation which helps streamline the buying process and the focus of e-commerce brands on improved reach which helps target new markets.- Nestlé S.A.
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- Unilever plc
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Pepsico, Inc.
- Mondelez International Inc.
- Danone SA
- General Mills Inc.
- Kraft Heinz Co.
- Kellanova
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Grocery Market Overview
6 Europe Grocery Market Overview
7 Europe Grocery Market by Product Type
8 Europe Grocery Market by Distribution Channel
9 Europe Grocery Market by Country
10 Market Dynamics
11 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- Nestlé S.A.
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- Unilever plc
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Pepsico, Inc.
- Mondelez International Inc.
- Danone SA
- General Mills Inc.
- Kraft Heinz Co.
- Kellanova