GITNUXREPORT 2026

Retail Grocery Industry Statistics

The global grocery market continues to expand strongly, driven by steady growth across regions and increasing online sales.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Rigorous fact-checking · Reputable sources · Regular updatesLearn more

Statistic 1

62% of U.S. consumers shopped for groceries weekly in 2023.

Statistic 2

45% of shoppers prefer curbside pickup for groceries in 2023.

Statistic 3

Gen Z shoppers prioritize sustainability, with 58% willing to pay more for eco-friendly groceries in 2023.

Statistic 4

71% of U.S. consumers used grocery apps in 2023, up from 55% in 2021.

Statistic 5

Average U.S. household grocery spend $5,703 annually in 2023.

Statistic 6

38% of consumers switched to cheaper grocery brands due to inflation in 2023.

Statistic 7

52% of millennials buy groceries online weekly in 2023.

Statistic 8

Hispanic consumers spend 30% more on fresh produce than average in 2023.

Statistic 9

67% of Boomers prefer in-store grocery shopping in 2023.

Statistic 10

Impulse buys account for 28% of grocery basket value in 2023.

Statistic 11

49% of shoppers use loyalty programs for every grocery trip in 2023.

Statistic 12

Plant-based product trial rate among consumers rose to 41% in 2023.

Statistic 13

55% of urban consumers prioritize local products in groceries 2023.

Statistic 14

Average grocery trip basket size 45 items in U.S. 2023.

Statistic 15

63% of consumers read labels for health info before buying in 2023.

Statistic 16

Female shoppers make 70% of grocery purchasing decisions in 2023.

Statistic 17

42% abandoned online grocery carts due to fees in 2023.

Statistic 18

Low-income households cut grocery spending by 8% in 2023.

Statistic 19

59% of parents buy kid-friendly healthy snacks more in 2023.

Statistic 20

Subscription grocery services used by 22% of consumers in 2023.

Statistic 21

48% prefer same-day grocery delivery in urban areas 2023.

Statistic 22

Ethnic food purchases up 15% among diverse consumers 2023.

Statistic 23

35% of shoppers use AI recommendations for groceries 2023.

Statistic 24

Bulk buying frequency increased 20% post-pandemic in 2023.

Statistic 25

51% value convenience over price in grocery choices 2023.

Statistic 26

U.S. grocery industry employs 5.6 million workers in 2023.

Statistic 27

Average hourly wage for grocery clerks $15.50 in 2023.

Statistic 28

25% of workforce part-time in U.S. grocery retail 2023.

Statistic 29

Female employees 55% of total grocery workforce 2023.

Statistic 30

Turnover rate 35% annually in frontline grocery jobs 2023.

Statistic 31

1.2 million new jobs created in global grocery post-2020 by 2023.

Statistic 32

Grocery execs average salary $250,000 in U.S. 2023.

Statistic 33

40% of grocers offer mental health benefits in 2023.

Statistic 34

Unionized workforce 10% in U.S. grocery chains 2023.

Statistic 35

Training hours per employee 20 annually in top chains 2023.

Statistic 36

65% of stores recycling 90% waste in 2023.

Statistic 37

Carbon footprint per store reduced 18% since 2019 by 2023.

Statistic 38

75% grocers sourcing sustainable seafood in 2023.

Statistic 39

Water usage down 25% per sq ft in efficient stores 2023.

Statistic 40

50% renewable energy in operations for leaders 2023.

Statistic 41

Plastic bag bans affected 70% U.S. states by 2023.

Statistic 42

Organic farming suppliers up 30% for grocers 2023.

Statistic 43

Diversity hiring goals met by 60% chains 2023.

Statistic 44

Overtime hours averaged 5/week for stockers 2023.

Statistic 45

Remote work 15% for corporate grocery roles 2023.

Statistic 46

Safety incidents down 12% with new protocols 2023.

Statistic 47

In 2023, the global grocery retail market was valued at $13.5 trillion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.

Statistic 48

U.S. supermarket sales reached $1.02 trillion in 2023, up 3.1% from the previous year.

Statistic 49

Online grocery sales in the U.S. accounted for 13.5% of total grocery sales in 2023, totaling $173 billion.

Statistic 50

The European grocery market grew by 4.2% in 2023, reaching €2.1 trillion in sales.

Statistic 51

India's organized grocery retail sector expanded to $45 billion in 2023, with a 15% YoY growth.

Statistic 52

China's grocery e-commerce market hit $1.2 trillion in 2023, representing 28% of total grocery sales.

Statistic 53

U.S. grocery inflation averaged 2.5% in 2023, down from 11.4% in 2022.

Statistic 54

The organic grocery segment in the U.S. grew 4.5% to $69 billion in 2023.

Statistic 55

Brazil's grocery retail market was valued at $250 billion in 2023, with 6% growth.

Statistic 56

UK grocery sales increased by 5.1% in 2023 to £225 billion.

Statistic 57

Australia's supermarket sector generated AUD 130 billion in 2023, up 3.8%.

Statistic 58

Canada's grocery market reached CAD 120 billion in 2023, growing 4.7%.

Statistic 59

Mexico's modern grocery retail hit $120 billion in 2023, +7.2% YoY.

Statistic 60

South Korea's grocery e-commerce sales were $65 billion in 2023, 25% of total.

Statistic 61

Germany's grocery market value stood at €220 billion in 2023, +3.9%.

Statistic 62

France's hypermarkets and supermarkets sales totaled €180 billion in 2023.

Statistic 63

Japan's convenience store grocery sales reached ¥15 trillion in 2023.

Statistic 64

U.S. club store grocery sales grew 6.2% to $220 billion in 2023.

Statistic 65

Global plant-based grocery sales hit $29 billion in 2023, +12% growth.

Statistic 66

Southeast Asia grocery market expanded to $500 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.5%.

Statistic 67

U.S. grocery delivery market valued at $45 billion in 2023, +15%.

Statistic 68

Middle East grocery retail reached $200 billion in 2023, +8% growth.

Statistic 69

Turkey's organized grocery sector was $80 billion in 2023.

Statistic 70

South Africa's grocery market hit ZAR 400 billion in 2023, +5.5%.

Statistic 71

Global grocery private label sales $300 billion in 2023, 22% market share.

Statistic 72

U.S. Hispanic grocery spending $250 billion annually as of 2023.

Statistic 73

World grocery retail projected to $16 trillion by 2028.

Statistic 74

U.S. grocery M&A deals totaled $25 billion in 2023.

Statistic 75

EMEA grocery market CAGR forecasted at 4.1% to 2027.

Statistic 76

Latin America grocery sales $1.1 trillion in 2023.

Statistic 77

Average U.S. grocery store has 40,000 SKUs in 2023.

Statistic 78

75% of U.S. supermarkets use AI for inventory management in 2023.

Statistic 79

Supply chain disruptions affected 60% of grocers in 2023.

Statistic 80

Average grocery stockout rate 8% for key items in 2023.

Statistic 81

85% of chains implemented RFID for perishables by 2023.

Statistic 82

Labor productivity in grocery up 2.5% via automation 2023.

Statistic 83

45% of grocers use predictive analytics for demand forecasting 2023.

Statistic 84

Food waste in U.S. grocery retail 30% of produce inventory 2023.

Statistic 85

Average checkout time reduced to 45 seconds with self-scan 2023.

Statistic 86

60% of warehouses automated picking in large chains 2023.

Statistic 87

Energy costs rose 15% for grocery stores in 2023.

Statistic 88

70% adoption of mobile POS systems in 2023.

Statistic 89

Shrinkage rate averaged 1.6% of sales in U.S. grocery 2023.

Statistic 90

55% use blockchain for supply chain traceability 2023.

Statistic 91

Average store footprint 45,000 sq ft for supermarkets 2023.

Statistic 92

Delivery fleets electric vehicles 20% in leading grocers 2023.

Statistic 93

Vendor compliance issues in 40% of deliveries 2023.

Statistic 94

65% of grocers integrated ERP systems fully by 2023.

Statistic 95

Cold chain efficiency improved 12% with IoT sensors 2023.

Statistic 96

Self-checkout lanes in 80% of U.S. stores, handling 40% transactions 2023.

Statistic 97

Average order fulfillment time for online 2 hours in 2023.

Statistic 98

50% reduction in paper use via digital invoices 2023.

Statistic 99

Robotics used in 30% of distribution centers for sorting 2023.

Statistic 100

Sustainability tracking software in 55% operations 2023.

Statistic 101

Peak hour online order volume 3x average in 2023.

Statistic 102

Fresh produce accounts for 22% of total U.S. grocery sales in 2023.

Statistic 103

Packaged snacks sales grew 7.5% to $45 billion in U.S. 2023.

Statistic 104

Dairy category sales $120 billion in U.S., 12% market share 2023.

Statistic 105

Beverages represent 18% of grocery revenue, $185 billion U.S. 2023.

Statistic 106

Meat and poultry sales $110 billion, up 4% in U.S. 2023.

Statistic 107

Frozen foods category hit $88 billion, +5.8% growth U.S. 2023.

Statistic 108

Bakery products sales $60 billion, 6% of total U.S. groceries 2023.

Statistic 109

Health & wellness products 15% of sales, $153 billion U.S. 2023.

Statistic 110

Private label produce sales up 12% to $25 billion U.S. 2023.

Statistic 111

Candy & gum category $40 billion, +3.2% U.S. 2023.

Statistic 112

Seafood sales $18 billion, 2% share in U.S. groceries 2023.

Statistic 113

Plant-based dairy alternatives $7 billion, +20% growth U.S. 2023.

Statistic 114

Cleaning supplies $35 billion, 3.5% of sales U.S. 2023.

Statistic 115

Baby food & formula $12 billion U.S. market 2023.

Statistic 116

Pet food in grocery channels $28 billion, +8% U.S. 2023.

Statistic 117

Gluten-free products $15 billion, 12% growth U.S. 2023.

Statistic 118

Energy drinks sales $19 billion within beverages U.S. 2023.

Statistic 119

Prepared foods ready-to-eat $50 billion U.S. 2023.

Statistic 120

Nuts & seeds category $10 billion, +10% U.S. 2023.

Statistic 121

Cereal sales $12 billion, flat growth U.S. 2023.

Statistic 122

Pasta & grains $25 billion, 2.5% share U.S. 2023.

Statistic 123

Condiments & sauces $30 billion U.S. 2023.

Statistic 124

OTC health products $22 billion in grocery 2023.

Statistic 125

Coffee & tea $20 billion, 10% beverage share U.S. 2023.

Statistic 126

Yogurt sales $9 billion, +4% U.S. 2023.

Statistic 127

Soup & canned goods $15 billion U.S. 2023.

1/127

Sources

Trusted by 500+ publications

+497

Imagine a world where people spend over $13 trillion simply to fill their shopping carts—welcome to the dynamic and data-rich reality of the global retail grocery industry.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the global grocery retail market was valued at $13.5 trillion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.
U.S. supermarket sales reached $1.02 trillion in 2023, up 3.1% from the previous year.
Online grocery sales in the U.S. accounted for 13.5% of total grocery sales in 2023, totaling $173 billion.
62% of U.S. consumers shopped for groceries weekly in 2023.
45% of shoppers prefer curbside pickup for groceries in 2023.
Gen Z shoppers prioritize sustainability, with 58% willing to pay more for eco-friendly groceries in 2023.
Fresh produce accounts for 22% of total U.S. grocery sales in 2023.
Packaged snacks sales grew 7.5% to $45 billion in U.S. 2023.
Dairy category sales $120 billion in U.S., 12% market share 2023.
Average U.S. grocery store has 40,000 SKUs in 2023.
75% of U.S. supermarkets use AI for inventory management in 2023.
Supply chain disruptions affected 60% of grocers in 2023.
U.S. grocery industry employs 5.6 million workers in 2023.
Average hourly wage for grocery clerks $15.50 in 2023.
25% of workforce part-time in U.S. grocery retail 2023.

The global grocery market continues to expand strongly, driven by steady growth across regions and increasing online sales.

Consumer Behavior

62% of U.S. consumers shopped for groceries weekly in 2023.
45% of shoppers prefer curbside pickup for groceries in 2023.
Gen Z shoppers prioritize sustainability, with 58% willing to pay more for eco-friendly groceries in 2023.
71% of U.S. consumers used grocery apps in 2023, up from 55% in 2021.
Average U.S. household grocery spend $5,703 annually in 2023.
38% of consumers switched to cheaper grocery brands due to inflation in 2023.
52% of millennials buy groceries online weekly in 2023.
Hispanic consumers spend 30% more on fresh produce than average in 2023.
67% of Boomers prefer in-store grocery shopping in 2023.
Impulse buys account for 28% of grocery basket value in 2023.
49% of shoppers use loyalty programs for every grocery trip in 2023.
Plant-based product trial rate among consumers rose to 41% in 2023.
55% of urban consumers prioritize local products in groceries 2023.
Average grocery trip basket size 45 items in U.S. 2023.
63% of consumers read labels for health info before buying in 2023.
Female shoppers make 70% of grocery purchasing decisions in 2023.
42% abandoned online grocery carts due to fees in 2023.
Low-income households cut grocery spending by 8% in 2023.
59% of parents buy kid-friendly healthy snacks more in 2023.
Subscription grocery services used by 22% of consumers in 2023.
48% prefer same-day grocery delivery in urban areas 2023.
Ethnic food purchases up 15% among diverse consumers 2023.
35% of shoppers use AI recommendations for groceries 2023.
Bulk buying frequency increased 20% post-pandemic in 2023.
51% value convenience over price in grocery choices 2023.

Consumer Behavior Interpretation

American grocery shopping in 2023 was a fascinating tug-of-war, where the weekly ritual persisted but fractured into a high-tech, multi-generational ballet of convenience versus cost, impulse versus intention, and digital carts both filled with eco-friendly products and abandoned over fees, all while inflation quietly reshuffled the contents of our physical and virtual baskets.

Employment & Sustainability

U.S. grocery industry employs 5.6 million workers in 2023.
Average hourly wage for grocery clerks $15.50 in 2023.
25% of workforce part-time in U.S. grocery retail 2023.
Female employees 55% of total grocery workforce 2023.
Turnover rate 35% annually in frontline grocery jobs 2023.
1.2 million new jobs created in global grocery post-2020 by 2023.
Grocery execs average salary $250,000 in U.S. 2023.
40% of grocers offer mental health benefits in 2023.
Unionized workforce 10% in U.S. grocery chains 2023.
Training hours per employee 20 annually in top chains 2023.
65% of stores recycling 90% waste in 2023.
Carbon footprint per store reduced 18% since 2019 by 2023.
75% grocers sourcing sustainable seafood in 2023.
Water usage down 25% per sq ft in efficient stores 2023.
50% renewable energy in operations for leaders 2023.
Plastic bag bans affected 70% U.S. states by 2023.
Organic farming suppliers up 30% for grocers 2023.
Diversity hiring goals met by 60% chains 2023.
Overtime hours averaged 5/week for stockers 2023.
Remote work 15% for corporate grocery roles 2023.
Safety incidents down 12% with new protocols 2023.

Employment & Sustainability Interpretation

The grocery industry appears to be trying to save the planet with one hand while its 5.6 million U.S. employees, many juggling part-time hours on a $15.50 wage and facing a 35% turnover rate, are just trying to make ends meet with the other, revealing a stark contrast between the shelf and the corporate suite.

Market Size & Growth

In 2023, the global grocery retail market was valued at $13.5 trillion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.
U.S. supermarket sales reached $1.02 trillion in 2023, up 3.1% from the previous year.
Online grocery sales in the U.S. accounted for 13.5% of total grocery sales in 2023, totaling $173 billion.
The European grocery market grew by 4.2% in 2023, reaching €2.1 trillion in sales.
India's organized grocery retail sector expanded to $45 billion in 2023, with a 15% YoY growth.
China's grocery e-commerce market hit $1.2 trillion in 2023, representing 28% of total grocery sales.
U.S. grocery inflation averaged 2.5% in 2023, down from 11.4% in 2022.
The organic grocery segment in the U.S. grew 4.5% to $69 billion in 2023.
Brazil's grocery retail market was valued at $250 billion in 2023, with 6% growth.
UK grocery sales increased by 5.1% in 2023 to £225 billion.
Australia's supermarket sector generated AUD 130 billion in 2023, up 3.8%.
Canada's grocery market reached CAD 120 billion in 2023, growing 4.7%.
Mexico's modern grocery retail hit $120 billion in 2023, +7.2% YoY.
South Korea's grocery e-commerce sales were $65 billion in 2023, 25% of total.
Germany's grocery market value stood at €220 billion in 2023, +3.9%.
France's hypermarkets and supermarkets sales totaled €180 billion in 2023.
Japan's convenience store grocery sales reached ¥15 trillion in 2023.
U.S. club store grocery sales grew 6.2% to $220 billion in 2023.
Global plant-based grocery sales hit $29 billion in 2023, +12% growth.
Southeast Asia grocery market expanded to $500 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.5%.
U.S. grocery delivery market valued at $45 billion in 2023, +15%.
Middle East grocery retail reached $200 billion in 2023, +8% growth.
Turkey's organized grocery sector was $80 billion in 2023.
South Africa's grocery market hit ZAR 400 billion in 2023, +5.5%.
Global grocery private label sales $300 billion in 2023, 22% market share.
U.S. Hispanic grocery spending $250 billion annually as of 2023.
World grocery retail projected to $16 trillion by 2028.
U.S. grocery M&A deals totaled $25 billion in 2023.
EMEA grocery market CAGR forecasted at 4.1% to 2027.
Latin America grocery sales $1.1 trillion in 2023.

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The sheer, voracious global appetite for groceries, now a $13.5 trillion behemoth, reveals a planet where the fundamental human ritual of food shopping is being profoundly and permanently reshaped by digital carts, regional booms, and the quiet, relentless climb of private-label products.

Operations & Technology

Average U.S. grocery store has 40,000 SKUs in 2023.
75% of U.S. supermarkets use AI for inventory management in 2023.
Supply chain disruptions affected 60% of grocers in 2023.
Average grocery stockout rate 8% for key items in 2023.
85% of chains implemented RFID for perishables by 2023.
Labor productivity in grocery up 2.5% via automation 2023.
45% of grocers use predictive analytics for demand forecasting 2023.
Food waste in U.S. grocery retail 30% of produce inventory 2023.
Average checkout time reduced to 45 seconds with self-scan 2023.
60% of warehouses automated picking in large chains 2023.
Energy costs rose 15% for grocery stores in 2023.
70% adoption of mobile POS systems in 2023.
Shrinkage rate averaged 1.6% of sales in U.S. grocery 2023.
55% use blockchain for supply chain traceability 2023.
Average store footprint 45,000 sq ft for supermarkets 2023.
Delivery fleets electric vehicles 20% in leading grocers 2023.
Vendor compliance issues in 40% of deliveries 2023.
65% of grocers integrated ERP systems fully by 2023.
Cold chain efficiency improved 12% with IoT sensors 2023.
Self-checkout lanes in 80% of U.S. stores, handling 40% transactions 2023.
Average order fulfillment time for online 2 hours in 2023.
50% reduction in paper use via digital invoices 2023.
Robotics used in 30% of distribution centers for sorting 2023.
Sustainability tracking software in 55% operations 2023.
Peak hour online order volume 3x average in 2023.

Operations & Technology Interpretation

The modern grocery store is a frantic technological ballet, aiming to flawlessly choreograph a bewildering 40,000 products from farm to cart, yet still sometimes trips over a banana peel of supply chains, leaving shelves 8% bare while 30% of the lettuce wilts in the wings.

Product Categories & Sales

Fresh produce accounts for 22% of total U.S. grocery sales in 2023.
Packaged snacks sales grew 7.5% to $45 billion in U.S. 2023.
Dairy category sales $120 billion in U.S., 12% market share 2023.
Beverages represent 18% of grocery revenue, $185 billion U.S. 2023.
Meat and poultry sales $110 billion, up 4% in U.S. 2023.
Frozen foods category hit $88 billion, +5.8% growth U.S. 2023.
Bakery products sales $60 billion, 6% of total U.S. groceries 2023.
Health & wellness products 15% of sales, $153 billion U.S. 2023.
Private label produce sales up 12% to $25 billion U.S. 2023.
Candy & gum category $40 billion, +3.2% U.S. 2023.
Seafood sales $18 billion, 2% share in U.S. groceries 2023.
Plant-based dairy alternatives $7 billion, +20% growth U.S. 2023.
Cleaning supplies $35 billion, 3.5% of sales U.S. 2023.
Baby food & formula $12 billion U.S. market 2023.
Pet food in grocery channels $28 billion, +8% U.S. 2023.
Gluten-free products $15 billion, 12% growth U.S. 2023.
Energy drinks sales $19 billion within beverages U.S. 2023.
Prepared foods ready-to-eat $50 billion U.S. 2023.
Nuts & seeds category $10 billion, +10% U.S. 2023.
Cereal sales $12 billion, flat growth U.S. 2023.
Pasta & grains $25 billion, 2.5% share U.S. 2023.
Condiments & sauces $30 billion U.S. 2023.
OTC health products $22 billion in grocery 2023.
Coffee & tea $20 billion, 10% beverage share U.S. 2023.
Yogurt sales $9 billion, +4% U.S. 2023.
Soup & canned goods $15 billion U.S. 2023.

Product Categories & Sales Interpretation

America's grocery cart is a chaotic but telling portrait: we're trying to buy our health with one hand (fresh produce, wellness products, plant-based milk soaring at 20%) while the other, seemingly possessed, shovels in $45 billion in packaged snacks and energy drinks.

Sources & References

Logos provided by Logo.dev