Grocery market in Greece

The Greek Grocery eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$543.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 5.6% of the total eCommerce market in Greece. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 19.8%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1,118.4 million by 2028. Within the Grocery market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Food and Beverages.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Fresh Food market in Greece

The Greek Other Fresh Food eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$2.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 1.5% of the Fresh Food eCommerce market in Greece. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 19.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$4.6 million by 2028. The Other Fresh Food eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Fresh Food market. Further categories within the Fresh Food market are: Chilled Food, Dairy Goods, Fruits & Vegetables, and Meat & Fish.

eCommerce revenue development in the Other Fresh Food market in Greece

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Other Fresh Food market in Greece

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)61.879.556.023.053.892.578.342.4

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Other Fresh Food market in Greece

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Greek Other Fresh Food retail market, the online share is 0.5% and will increase by an average of 2.1% to 0.5% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Other Fresh Food market in Greece

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)53.1%80.8%56.0%23.1%78.1%28.3%62.1%87.2%

Market definition

Definition of the Other Fresh Food market within the Grocery market

Market definition: Grocery > Food > Fresh Food > Other Fresh Food The category Other Fresh Food includes the online trade of plant-based dairy alternatives (e.g. almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk) and tofu and meat alternatives. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Plant-based dairy alternatives (e.g. almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk)
  • Tofu and meat alternatives

Market comparison

The Greek Other Fresh Food market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

in %

Source: ECDB analysis