How are we doing so far? Key industry sales statistics for 2025
We’re almost halfway through the year already, so now’s a good a time as any to stop and have a look at what’s been going on in the major industries and markets so far when it comes to sales stats.
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In this brief blog, we’re going to quickly check in on the key sales statistics for: manufacturing, healthcare & pharmaceutical, eCommerce, food & beverage (F&B), and digital technology, bringing you a snapshot of the need-to-know information so far.
Manufacturing
- Output in the manufacturing market (global) is projected to amount to $2.01k (USD) in 2025. (Statista)
- Challenges in the European markets have seen industrial giants in Germany, Italy, France, and the UK struggling to remain competitive. (Automation.com)
- 78% of manufacturers indicate that AI initiatives are an important part of their company’s overall digital transformation strategy. (Manufacturing Leadership Council)
- Advice being given for manufacturers to position themselves as market leaders includes taking advantage of targeted investments in digital and data foundation, advanced technologies, and high ROI cases such as generative AI, smart operations, and digitisation. (Deloitte)
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
- The global market is projected to reach $1.77 trillion (USD) and continue growing at a CAGR of 6.15% through to 2034, to reach around $3.03 trillion. (Statista)
- Expected growth drivers include advancements in drug discover, expanding infrastructure, focusing on digital development, and increasing disease prevalence. (Global Newswire)
- More than 85% of biopharma executives are investing in data, AI and digital tools in 2025. (ZS)
eCommerce
- The eCommerce market is projected to reach a value of $6.9 trillion (USD) with a growth rate of 8.6% (compared to 2024). (Statista)
- Mobile eCommerce is growing in popularity with 72% of users completing online purchases through their smartphones. (Autify)
- Social commerce is being considered a major growth factor for the industry with sites such as Instagram and TikTok being popular for online shopping. (The Future of Commerce)
Food & Beverage
- F&B sales are predicted to increase by 0.6% to $168.8 billion (USD) in 2025, with price increases expected to drive sales with an increase of 10%. (Savills)
- Popular trends include plant-based foods, health and wellness, and a shift towards more authentic and regional flavours. (Food Manufacture)
- Major investments for businesses within the industry have seen more focus on AI and supply chain tracking. (Food Industry Executive)
Digital Technology
- The global digital transformation market is projected to grow to $1.0098 trillion (USD) in 2025, representing a 16.5% CAGR between 2020 and 2025. (Kissflow)
- Global sales of consumer technology goods are expected to reach a value of $1.29 trillion. (NIQ)
- 89% of companies have already adopted or are planning to adopt a ‘digital-first’ based business strategy. (Kissflow)
So that’s a quick look at what’s powering these industries, and where the focus is expected to be through the rest of 2025 and beyond. The key area that all these industries have in common is the need for modern powerful technology, and a data-driven architecture supporting their activities.
