2025 Food Delivery Insights – Global Growth, Tech Disruption, and Strategic Opportunities – Global Growth, Tech Disruption, and Strategic Opportunities
The food delivery industry continues its explosive growth in 2025, with the global market projected to hit $1.41 trillion by year’s end, and forecasts reaching $1.91 trillion by 2029. This momentum offers fertile ground for STO-backed delivery platforms to scale globally.
Key Statistics and Trends:
- User behavior: Nearly 40% of adults order delivery 3–5 times per month.
- Speed matters: 27% of users are willing to pay more for faster delivery.
- Tech efficiency: Average delivery times are 35 minutes; many restaurants now rely on automation and tech for operations.
- App popularity: DoorDash alone hit 42 million active users, fulfilling over $66 billion in orders in just three quarters of 2024.
- Emerging models: Ghost kitchens and subscription services (e.g., DashPass, Wolt+) continue to rise.
- Eco-delivery: In San Francisco, 76% of deliveries are done via e-bikes or scooters.
- Drone delivery: Over 1 million drone deliveries occurred in 2024, with a CAGR of 42.6% projected through 2030.
- International push: Platforms like DoorDash now report 10% of total orders from global markets.
What This Means for STOs
These numbers signal vast opportunity for tokenized delivery businesses to enter or expand in both local and international markets. With recurring revenue models, automation, and environmental trends driving investor interest, STOs can harness this landscape to build competitive, future-ready delivery ecosystems.
