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How Chowdeck plans to succeed where Jumia Food failed — Part 2

Despite average order values less than half of Jumia Food's, Chowdeck makes money after fulfillment costs while Jumia Food lost money on every order.

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Emeka Ajene
Sep 01, 2025
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Part 1 of this analysis examined why Jumia Food shut down despite $115 million in annual GMV. The unit economics told a clear story: losing $1.89 per order while fulfillment costs alone exceeded total revenue.
How Chowdeck plans to succeed where Jumia Food failed — Part 1

How Chowdeck plans to succeed where Jumia Food failed — Part 1

Emeka Ajene
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Aug 13
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This Part 2 explores the strategic pillars that underpin Chowdeck’s success and differentiate its approach.

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