The grocery delivery market size in Saudi Arabia modestly exceeds that of the UAE, largely due to Saudi Arabia’s significantly larger (3.8X) population size, despite the UAE having a much higher grocery delivery penetration rate.
Moreover, the UAE’s average annual revenue per user surpasses that of Saudi Arabia by 1.9 times today, and is expected to maintain a strong benchmark.
Saudi Arabia’s average annual revenue per user (ARPU) is forecasted to reach just over US $209 per user in 2028, while the ARPU of a UAE consumer is expected to exceed US $677 by 2028.
The Future of Food Delivery in Saudi Arabia
The KSA food delivery market, worth US $10 billion in 2023, is expected to hit $14.9 billion by 2028, with food-delivery startups playing a central role in driving that growth, capitalizing on shifting consumer needs. These emerging companies have captured 45% of the $600 million investment in the KSA Foodtech sector, signaling a significant transformation in dining experiences and underscoring their essential role in shaping the future of food delivery in Saudi Arabia.