Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Market Report 2026

The supermarkets and hypermarkets market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.51 trillion in 2025 to $3.77 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of organized retail chains, increase in urban population, growing middle-class income, rise in consumer demand for convenience, proliferation of private labels.

The supermarkets and hypermarkets market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.1 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of AI and IoT for store operations, shift toward e-commerce and online grocery, emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly products, integration of smart logistics and automation, growth in health-conscious and organic food consumption. Major trends in the forecast period include personalized shopping experience, omnichannel retail integration, fresh and organic product focus, loyalty programs and customer engagement, supply chain optimization.

The expanding wellness economy is anticipated to drive growth in the supermarkets and hypermarkets sector in the coming years. The wellness economy encompasses industries that focus on supporting or enhancing the overall health and well-being of individuals. Supermarkets and hypermarkets serve as venues for purchasing food and also act as hubs for health and wellness products. This promotes greater attention to health, alongside guidance on nutrition. For example, in November 2024, the Global Wellness Institute, a US-based international nonprofit organization specializing in wellness research, reported that the global wellness economy grew from approximately $5.8 trillion in 2022 to around $6.3 trillion in 2023, representing about 9% year-on-year growth. As a result, the expanding wellness economy is fueling growth in the supermarkets and hypermarkets sector.

Major companies operating in the supermarkets and hypermarkets sector are emphasizing technological innovations, such as AI-powered smart shopping carts, to meet rising consumer expectations for faster, seamless in-store experiences, greater convenience, and enhanced operational efficiency in an increasingly competitive landscape. AI-powered smart shopping carts utilize cameras, sensors, digital scales, and machine learning algorithms to automatically identify items placed in the cart, display running totals in real time, offer personalized promotions, and facilitate in-cart checkout, minimizing dependence on traditional checkout systems. For example, in July 2025, Instacart, a US-based retail technology firm, introduced Caper Carts at Wegmans, a US supermarket chain, as part of a pilot program aimed at modernizing the grocery shopping experience. Caper Carts include built-in cameras and scales for product recognition, touchscreen interfaces for real-time totals and promotions, and integrated payment options, while also generating store-level data insights to improve inventory management and analyze shopper behavior. This initiative demonstrates how AI-enabled smart carts are driving the digital transformation of supermarket and hypermarket operations by enhancing both efficiency and the shopping experience.

In September 2025, C&S Wholesale Grocers, a US-based wholesale grocery supplier, acquired SpartanNash Company for around US$ 1.77 billion. Through this acquisition, C&S Wholesale Grocers sought to broaden its national distribution network and enhance its retail and wholesale grocery operations by integrating complementary supply chain systems and customer bases. SpartanNash Company is a US-based food distribution and grocery retailer that focuses on providing grocery products to independent retailers and military commissaries, while also directly managing supermarket stores under various regional brands.

Major companies operating in the supermarkets and hypermarkets market are Tesco plc, J Sainsbury plc, REWE Group, The Kroger Company, ALDI Nord Group, Albertsons Companies Inc., ICA Supermarket, ParknShop Limited, Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Woolworths Group Limited, Ahold Delhaize USA Inc., Publix Super Markets Inc., Safeway Inc., H‑E‑B Grocery Company LP, Giant Food Stores LLC, SPAR International B V, Migros, Edeka, Jeronimo Martins, Mercadona, AEON Co Ltd, BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS, Shoprite Holdings Ltd., Waitrose, IGA Inc.

North America was the largest region in the supermarkets and hypermarkets market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the supermarkets and hypermarkets market. The regions covered in the supermarkets and hypermarkets 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 and hypermarkets market report are China; India; Japan; Australia; Indonesia; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; Taiwan; New Zealand; UK; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa.

The supermarket and hypermarket market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services through supermarkets and hypermarkets. 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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