Errand Service Market

According to a new report published by Introspective Market Research, titled, “Errand Service Market by Type, Service, Booking Medium, Application and Region: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024–2032,” 

the global Errand Service Market size was valued at $ 19.22 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $ 44.57 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 9.8% from 2024 to 2032.

The expert service provides support for various tasks such as grocery shopping, package delivery and dry cleaning, providing convenient and time-saving solutions for busy individuals and businesses. By entrusting matters to trusted service providers, customers can focus on their priorities, ensuring that important tasks are handled efficiently.

Convenience services are essential for individuals, businesses and organizations, providing convenient and time-saving benefits for tasks such as grocery shopping, prescribing prescriptions, dry cleaning and packaging. They also increase operational efficiency and productivity in tasks such as document delivery, courier services and supply chain logistics, allowing busy people to focus on their priorities.

The Errand Service Market is segmented into Type, Service, Booking Medium, Distribution Channel, and region. By Type, the market is categorized into Corporate, Employee, and Executive. By Service, the market is categorized into Pick up / Drop off Services, Grocery Shopping, Pet Sitting, Car Cleaning & Servicing, and Emergency & Healthcare Services. By Booking Medium, the market is categorized into App, Web-based, and Telephonic. By Application, the market is categorized into Individual, Business. By region, it is analyzed across North America (U.S.; Canada; Mexico), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria; The Czech Republic; Hungary; Poland; Romania; Rest of Eastern Europe), Western Europe (Germany; UK; France; Netherlands; Italy; Russia; Spain; Rest of Western Europe), Asia-Pacific (China; India; Japan; Southeast Asia, etc.), South America (Brazil; Argentina, etc.), Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia; South Africa, etc.).

The growing need for workforce services is acting as a catalyst in the business services market. As more people join the workforce or seek additional income, the demand for convenient solutions for daily tasks and errands increases. Errand's services offer a time-saving and efficient alternative for busy professionals and households, allowing them to delegate tasks such as grocery shopping, package delivery, and dry-cleaning collection to trusted service providers.  

The growing elderly population provides a potential market growth channel for business services. As the population ages, the need for assistance increases according to the special needs and obstacles of the elderly. Convenience services play a key role in providing essential assistance to older adults who may face mobility limitations or need support with activities of daily living such as grocery shopping, picking up medications, and arranging transportation to appointments. By providing reliable and personalized support, these services make a significant contribution to the independence and well-being of older people, enabling them to maintain their quality of life and remain integrated in their communities.

Global Errand Service Market, Segmentation

The Errand Service Market is segmented based on type, service, booking medium, application, and region.

Type:

The type segment is further classified into Corporate, Employee, and Executive. Among these, the employee sub-segment accounted for the highest market share in 2023. The staffing sector is at the top of the market due to several important factors. For starters, employees make up a significant portion of the workforce in a variety of industries, from commercial to manufacturing environments. Considering the large number of people looking for efficient solutions to manage their daily tasks and affairs, transactional services are in high demand among employees. These services offer busy professionals a seamless and efficient way to delegate things like grocery shopping, package delivery, and dry cleaning to trusted service providers.

Service:

The service segment is further classified into pick-up/drop service, grocery shopping, pet sitting, car cleaning & servicing, and emergency & healthcare services. Among these, the pickup / Drop sub-segment is anticipated to show the fastest growth by 2032. The pick-up/drop-off segment is a pioneer in the customer service market, which is mainly due to its wide popularity and practical applications. This segment responds to the needs of individuals and companies looking for efficient solutions to transport goods, documents, and various items between locations. With the rise of e-shopping and remote working, there is a growing demand for convenient pick-up and return services for e-shopping, returns, and delivery.

Region:

The Errand Service Market in Asia-Pacific is projected to show the fastest growth by 2032. Asia Pacific is poised to lead the business services market for some good reasons. First, the region's rapid urbanization and population growth among busy urbanites increase the demand for convenient services. With overcrowded cities and busy lifestyles, there is a growing need for business services to help manage daily tasks efficiently. In addition, the growth of digital technology and e-commerce in the Asia-Pacific region is increasing the demand for pick-up and return services for online purchases and deliveries.

Some of The Leading/Active Market Players Are-

• ErrandRunnerPro
• GetDone
• Zaarly
• Doorman
• Hello Alfred
• Fetch
• TaskPapa
• TaskR
• UrbanClap
• Airtasker, and Other Active Players

Key Industry Developments

• In June 2023, Scorpion, the leading provider of digital marketing technology, announced a partnership and first-of-its-kind integration with Thumbtack, the modern home management platform. With this partnership, Thumbtack pros can now integrate their accounts with Scorpion's Advertising & Communication technology for faster lead response times, which will help home services professionals streamline their business operations
• In September 2022, Instacart is continuing to expand its position in the grocery technology market by making another blockbuster acquisition. The company revealed that it acquired Rosie, a premier e-commerce platform for local and independent retailers and wholesalers.

Key Findings of the Study 

• The global Errand Service Market was valued at $19.22 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $44.57 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 9.8%.   
• Pickup/Drop-off services are expected to grow rapidly, fueled by e-commerce expansion and remote work trends.
• Asia-Pacific is projected to exhibit the fastest growth, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and increasing digital technology adoption.