What Deliveroo’s Singapore exit says about the city’s food delivery wars

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jean IauFebruary 26, 2026 at 07:51 AM

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Deliveroo announced it will cease operations in Singapore, citing a review of market conditions and a need to focus on sustainable growth elsewhere. The UK-based company's exit follows increasing difficulty in achieving profitability in Singapore's competitive food delivery market. Analysts attribute Deliveroo's departure to intense price wars and overlapping service areas dominated by larger platforms like Grab and Foodpanda. Consumers like Sabir Ansari found rival platforms offered more competitive pricing and food options. Deliveroo's last day of operations will be in November.

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United Kingdom 40% Sabir Ansari 60% Grab 70% Foodpanda 70% Deliveroo ×390% Singapore ×395%

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