Grocery market in the Netherlands

The Dutch Grocery eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$3,909.9 million by 2024 and accounts for 16.3% of the total eCommerce market in the Netherlands. 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 14.5%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$6,710.2 million by 2028. Within the Grocery market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Food and Beverages.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Coffee market in the Netherlands

The Dutch Coffee eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$112.2 million by 2024 and accounts for 54.6% of the Hot Drinks eCommerce market in the Netherlands. 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 14.6%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$193.5 million by 2028. The Coffee eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Hot Drinks market. Further categories within the Hot Drinks market are: Teas & Other Hot Drinks.

eCommerce revenue development in the Coffee market in the Netherlands

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 Coffee market in the Netherlands

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 %)80.342.761.93.697.636.534.118.4

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Coffee market in the Netherlands

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 Dutch Coffee retail market, the online share is 6.2% and will increase by an average of 26.9% to 16.2% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Coffee market in the Netherlands

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)39.3%37.8%11.7%86.1%50.0%54.2%10.0%72.6%

Market definition

Definition of the Coffee market within the Grocery market

Market definition: Grocery > Beverages > Non-Alcoholic Beverages > Hot Drinks > Coffee The category Coffee includes the online trade of coffee beans (e.g. whole beans, ground coffee) and single-serve coffee containers (e.g. coffee capsules, instant coffee). This category does not cover coffee flavors and additions (e.g. creamers and milk alternatives, sweeteners, flavors). All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Coffee beans (e.g. whole beans, ground coffee)
  • Single-serve coffee containers (e.g. coffee capsules, instant coffee)

Out-of-scope

  • Coffee flavors and additions (e.g. creamers and milk alternatives, sweeteners, flavors)

Market comparison

The Dutch Coffee market in a global comparison

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

in %

Source: ECDB analysis