Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-11 12:22Core Insights - The Chinese food delivery market is experiencing robust growth, with the market size projected to increase from 125 billion yuan in 2015 to 1.5 trillion yuan by 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% [2] - The penetration rate of food delivery services in the overall restaurant industry is expected to rise from 4% in 2015 to 26% in 2024, indicating explosive growth [2] - The consumer base for food delivery has reached 592 million, accounting for 53% of the total internet users in China, making it a daily necessity for over half of the online population [2] Market Dynamics - The demographic of food delivery consumers is predominantly aged 25-45, making up 82% of the market, with a significant concentration in first and second-tier cities, which account for 72% of the consumer base [2] - The market is anticipated to enter a new phase of quality consumption upgrade, with 2026 projected as the year of comprehensive quality consumption upgrade in the food delivery sector [2] Consumer Behavior - Approximately 43% of consumers order food delivery at least once a day, with 45% indicating they plan to increase their frequency of orders [3] - The majority of consumers (62%) spend between 20 to 40 yuan on single meals, and over 40% plan to increase their spending on food delivery, primarily to choose higher quality meals [3] - A notable trend is the coexistence of rational and emotional consumption behaviors, where consumers are willing to pay a premium for trendy items while being price-sensitive towards standard discounts [3] Competitive Landscape - The food delivery market in China is characterized by a "dual oligopoly" with Meituan and Ele.me holding approximately 92% of the market share [4] - New entrants like JD.com have begun to disrupt the market, with JD.com achieving over 25 million daily orders and capturing more than 31% of the market share, leading to a new competitive dynamic [4] - The market is expected to reach 1.9567 trillion yuan by 2027, driven by continued penetration into lower-tier markets, expansion of product categories, and diversification of service scenarios [4]