As of December 1, 2024, Kerala has 5,452 supermarkets, reflecting a 4.91% increase from 2023. Of these, 5,060 supermarkets (92.81%) are single-owner operations, while 392 supermarkets (7.19%) are part of larger brands. The top three cities with the most supermarkets are Kozhikode with 267 supermarkets, Thiruvananthapuram with 265 supermarkets, and Thrissur with 198 supermarkets. The average age of supermarkets in Kerala is approximately 4 years and 7 months.