Food Delivery Apps 2025: Market Size, Leaders & Trends

Food delivery has changed a lot since the first service, World Wide Waiter (now Waiter.com), started in 1995. In 2025, big names like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Meituan Dianping lead the market. DoorDash controls about 67% of the U.S. market, while Meituan dominates China’s huge USD 500.5 billion market. Faster apps, better delivery networks, and more choices have made ordering food online part of daily life.

The growth we saw during the pandemic has continued. In 2025, the global meal delivery market is worth around USD 173.57 billion. The platform-to-customer model is still the most popular. In the U.S., over 65% of people use food delivery services, while China remains the biggest market overall. More cities, easier payments, and a mix of premium and budget food options keep driving demand.

This 2025 report shares updated revenue, user, and market share stats for the U.S., U.K., EU, China, and other regions. Whether you are a student, business owner, or investor, these numbers show how big the food delivery industry has become—and where it’s heading next.

Food Delivery App revenue and usage: 

• In 2021, the online food delivery market was valued at 72.1 billion.
• In the first quarter of that year, daily downloads dropped from 265k to 185k in the US due to the pandemic, safety issues, and unreliable contactless delivery.

The recent 2025 reports by Statista and other sources forecast updated insights:

• In 2025, the global online food delivery market value is estimated at approximately USD 173.57 billion, up from USD 156.75 billion in 2024, representing a 10.7% CAGR. 
• The platform-to-customer segment continued to dominate, though a precise 2025 revenue split isn’t available; in 2024, it held over 71% share. 
• Data on average revenue per user (ARPU) for 2025 is not publicly available.
• The user penetration rate globally in 2025 is not explicitly published.
• The number of users by 2025 is not confirmed beyond the previous 2024 figures (2.1 billion meal delivery users).
• The Chinese market for 2025 is projected at a staggering USD 500.50 billion, remaining the largest globally.

Top food delivery apps

DoorDash

• In 2024, DoorDash achieved revenue of USD 10.72 billion and reported its first annual profit of USD 117 million. Its gross order value reached USD 80.1 billion, completing over 2.5 billion orders.
• It holds a commanding ~67% market share in the U.S. as of 2025.
• It serves approximately 37 million monthly active users.

Uber Eats

• Precise 2025 revenue, MAU, and valuation updates are not publicly available as of now.

Grubhub

• Updated 2023 figures: Grubhub made $2.1 billion in revenue in 2023.

Deliveroo

• In 2025, DoorDash is in the process of acquiring Deliveroo for £2.9 billion; completion expected late 2025, pending approvals.
• 2025 specific revenue or user data for Deliveroo is not cited here.

Meituan Dianping

• The Meituan Dianping food delivery transactions alone garnered 678 million transacting users.

US Food delivery app market

• The U.S. market value was USD 31.11 billion in 2024, projected to grow to around USD 34.20 billion in 2025 (CAGR ~9.93%). 
• DoorDash holds 67% market share, Uber Eats around 23%. 
• User penetration: over 65.7% of Americans are expected to use food delivery by 2025.

UK Food delivery app market

• Updated 2025 UK-specific figures (market size, user count, share) are not publicly available.

EU Food delivery app market

• Similar to the UK, recent 2025 EU-wide data isn’t found in accessible sources.

China Food delivery app market

• Forecasted USD 500.50 billion market in 2025, the largest globally.

Conclusion

The pandemic gave a big boost to food delivery apps, creating jobs and changing how people get their meals. Even as restaurants reopened, the habit of ordering online stayed strong. While some apps have seen slower growth in certain quarters, the overall market in 2025 remains busy and competitive.

Local apps like iFood in Brazil and Zomato in India still thrive, offering customers everything from small home kitchens to large chain restaurants. Restaurant-owned apps from brands like Domino’s, Starbucks, and McDonald’s are also growing, giving users more direct ways to order.

This variety is breaking the hold of global giants like Uber Eats, while Chinese companies such as Meituan and Eleme continue to dominate in Asia and eye new markets. With so much demand, there’s still room for new players, fresh investments, and smart partnerships. 

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