Subscription E-commerce Market Trends

Statistics for the 2023 & 2024 Subscription E-commerce market trends, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Subscription E-commerce trend report includes a market forecast to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry trends analysis as a free report PDF download.

Market Trends of Subscription E-commerce Industry

Food and Beverages Drive the Demand for the Market

Subscription e-commerce has experienced notable growth in recent years, with the food and beverage sector no exception. Companies such as Blue Apron, HelloFresh, and Graze have leveraged this trend by providing subscription-based services for food and beverages. These services typically offer a range of options, including meal kits, snacks, and drinks, delivered directly to consumers' doors at regular intervals.

The food and beverage subscription e-commerce market is propelled by convenience, variety, and the demand for unique and high-quality products. Consumers are increasingly seeking convenient ways to purchase food and beverages, and subscription services offer a solution by providing curated selections delivered regularly. Beyond traditional meal kits and snacks, some companies in this market also offer specialized products, such as organic, gluten-free, or vegan options. This enables consumers to customize their subscriptions based on their dietary preferences or restrictions.

Overall, the food and beverage subscription e-commerce market is projected to continue expanding as companies innovate and broaden their offerings to meet the changing needs of consumers.

Subscription E-commerce Market: Food and Beverage Sales of Total Retail E-Commerce Sales in United States, In %, 2019-2022

North America's Holds Largest Shares in Subscription E-commerce Market

Due to several factors, the North American subscription e-commerce market maintains the leading position in the global subscription e-commerce market. These include the continuous growth of the e-commerce industry, the increasing impact of social media platforms and celebrity endorsements on consumer behavior and preferences, the swift digitalization of businesses, and the widespread adoption of cloud solutions. These elements contribute significantly to the expansion of digital commerce within the region.

Subscription boxes have become increasingly common in the United States. When asked about the features that attracted them to sign up for retail subscription services, United States subscribers frequently cited benefits such as free shipping and the "no strings attached" policy, allowing them to cancel their subscriptions anytime without incurring additional costs. With the rising popularity of this concept, the variety of options available to consumers has also expanded. Among the most well-known and popular subscription box services in the United States are Dollar Shave Club, Chewy, Barkbox, and HelloFresh.

Subscription E-commerce Market, by Region, 2023

Subscription E-commerce Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)