Groceries Transportation Market Report 2025

This Groceries Transportation market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The groceries transportation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $60.5 billion in 2024 to $64.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise of online grocery shopping, the expansion of urban areas, regulatory changes, consumer demand for freshness, and the expansion of retail chains.

The groceries transportation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $85.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce expansion, sustainability initiatives, globalization of supply chains, changing consumer preferences, and environmentally friendly transportation practices. Major trends in the forecast period include AI-driven logistics, the adoption of advanced analytics, the integration of blockchain technology, advancements in cold chain technology, and advancements in autonomous vehicles.

The growth of online grocery shopping is anticipated to drive the expansion of the grocery transportation market in the future. Online grocery shopping involves purchasing groceries and household essentials through digital platforms, with delivery directly to the customer’s doorstep. The growth of online grocery shopping is fueled by factors such as the convenience of 24/7 availability, doorstep delivery, and access to a broad range of products. Grocery transportation services play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery, preserving product freshness, and meeting customer expectations for reliable service in online grocery shopping. For instance, in August 2024, a report by the United States Census Bureau, a US-based governmental organization, indicated that total e-commerce sales in 2023 reached approximately $1.11 trillion, reflecting a 7.6% increase from 2022 and comprising 15.4% of total sales, up from 14.7% the prior year. Thus, the expansion of online grocery shopping is expected to propel the growth of the grocery transportation market.

Key players in the grocery transportation market are focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into logistics solutions, such as route optimization, to enhance customer convenience and improve supply chain efficiency. Route optimization technologies use machine learning (ML) techniques to efficiently plan transportation routes and schedules. For instance, in March 2024, Walmart Inc., a US-based retail corporation operating hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, introduced Element, an AI-powered software solution for optimizing truck delivery routes and schedules. This AI technology aims to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experiences for Walmart's partners. The software's flexible pricing model, based on usage volume and frequency, addresses the complexities of large-scale AI deployment, offering benefits such as freedom from vendor lock-in, cost savings, and enhanced reliability.

In July 2024, Kaleris, a US-based supply chain technology company, acquired Computer Age Management Services for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to help Kaleris streamline logistics processes, enhance supply chain visibility, and optimize route management, facilitating faster and more efficient grocery product deliveries. By leveraging advanced expertise, Kaleris aims to meet the rising demand for innovative technology solutions in the grocery sector. Computer Age Management Services is a US-based financial technology company.

Major companies operating in the groceries transportation market are Cargill Incorporated, A.P. Møller - Maersk A/S, SYSCO Corporation, Performance Food Group Company, DB Schenker, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Gordon Food Service Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Ryder System Inc., SpartanNash Company, XPO Logistics Inc., Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC, Total Quality Logistics LLC, McLane Company Inc., Hellmann Worldwide Logistics GmbH & Co. KG, NFI Industries, Werner Enterprises Inc., Americold Realty Trust, US Xpress Inc., Lynden Incorporated, Greatwide Logistics Services, Trinity Logistics Inc., H&M Bay Inc., PSS Distribution Services, Domenico Transportation Co.

North America was the largest region in the groceries transportation market in 2024. The regions covered in the groceries transportation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the groceries transportation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Groceries transportation involves the logistics and distribution processes for moving food and household items from suppliers or wholesalers to retail outlets, supermarkets, or directly to consumers via online grocery platforms. This sector focuses on efficiently managing perishable goods, ensuring timely deliveries to preserve product freshness, and optimizing routes to reduce transportation costs and environmental impact.

The primary product types in groceries transportation include vegetables and fruits, dairy products, meat and seafood, and other categories. The transportation of vegetables and fruits involves handling fresh produce such as leafy greens, root vegetables, berries, and tropical fruits, which requires refrigerated transport and careful handling to maintain freshness and quality. The transportation modes encompass roads, railways, seaways, and airlines, serving various applications such as retail, food and beverage, consumer goods, and more.

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The groceries transportation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as last-mile delivery services, temperature-controlled transportation, logistics and supply chain management, packaging, and handling 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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