Category: E-Commerce & Online Retailing
E-Commerce & Online Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Retail E-Commerce in the Czech Republic
Retail e-commerce in the Czech Republic registered stronger retail current value growth in 2024, compared with 2023; albeit much slower than in the early review period. While the COVID-19 pandemic initially brought a surge in online shopping, the aftermath has revealed complex new challenges. Macroe ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Japan
After reaching its peak in 2020, the growth of retail e-commerce has shown signs of slowing down. Nevertheless, the demand for convenience amongst consumers continues to drive the need for and current value growth of retail e-commerce, which continued in 2024. Recently, sales events led by major pla ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Slovakia
Retail e-commerce in Slovakia experienced a positive growth of 4% in 2024, recovering from a sales decline in 2023. The increase in unit prices, driven by rising operational and production costs, contributed to this growth in value sales. However, overall consumer sentiment in Slovakia remained weak ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in South Korea
Although slowing slightly, retail e-commerce in South Korea continued to see dynamic current value growth in 2024, with its penetration of overall retail sales continuing to rise strongly, approaching 50%. The shift towards online consumption continues. Competitive pricing, aggressive discount strat ... Read More
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Retail in Slovakia
In 2024, the retail sector in Slovakia faced challenges, as a rise in price sensitivity led consumers to focus on price deals and promotions. While inflation stabilised and was notably less pronounced than in 2023, it continued to contribute to retail value sales growth. However, providing value for ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Australia
E-commerce in Australia continued to record solid growth in 2024. Two of the main factors contributing to its performance, and will continue to drive growth in the coming years, is the convenience of the platform and the pricing strategy of many online platforms. Consumers are able to quickly and ea ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Australia
The growth of direct selling in Australian significantly slowed in 2024 as consumers shifted to other channels. Namely, the growth of e-commerce has impacted direct selling as many consumers increasingly prefer to use online platforms due to the convenience of being able to access a wide range of pr ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Indonesia
Retail e-commerce saw further strong current value growth in Indonesia in 2024. Overall, the increase in the number of internet users in the country and increased access to the internet in more rural areas were key reasons behind the strong performance of e-commerce during the year. Euromonitor Inte ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Saudi Arabia
Retail e-commerce continues to expand in Saudi Arabia, driven by the increasing number of digital-native and tech-savvy shoppers among its youthful population. The availability of diverse payment options and new measures designed to protect against fraud is also having a positive impact. The dynamic ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Singapore
Retail E-Commerce in Singapore registered a minor contraction in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of decline. Despite this downturn, sales remain substantially higher than pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the broader shift towards online shopping over the last few years. The latest decreases ... Read More
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Retail in Hong Kong, China
Retail in Hong Kong recorded further current value growth in 2024, although this continued to slow following three consecutive years of post-pandemic rebound. The city is seeing a shift in consumption patterns, with local residents increasingly heading northbound to mainland China, including Shenzhe ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Hong Kong, China
Following a marginal decline the previous year, e-commerce in Hong Kong returned to double-digit current value growth in 2024, supported by the performance of HKTVmall, as well as online delivery platforms such as Deliveroo and Keeta, along with Temu and fast fashion player Shein. The success of e-c ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Vietnam
Retail e-commerce in Vietnam continued to show robust expansion in 2024, driven by a combination of consumer demand for convenience and ongoing economic developments. While Vietnam achieved a higher GDP by the end of 2024 compared to 2023, a considerable number of consumers remain inclined to save r ... Read More
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Retail in Vietnam
In 2024, retail in Vietnam saw positive growth across most channels, driven by improved economic performance and a significant rise in both inbound and local tourism. The country welcomed substantially more visitors than the previous years, supporting sales in modern retail outlets such as convenien ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Portugal
Retail e-commerce maintained its positive performance in Portugal in 2024, thanks to the convenience and wide ranges of products offered by the online channel. Consumers are particularly drawn to affordable prices and promotions, with delivery costs also being a key decisive factor when consumers ma ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Taiwan
Retail e-commerce maintained a positive trajectory in Taiwan in 2024. However, disruptions are being seen due to major e-commerce platforms increasingly adopting free shipping strategies, with the transportation costs that once served as a natural barrier to cross-border trade being gradually elimin ... Read More
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Retail in Taiwan
Retail in Taiwan achieved small overall value growth in 2024, with performances varying across the different categories. High-end and premium supermarkets continue to be active in expanding their in-store services to add value, while chains such as Japan’s LOPIA expanded aggressively, having entered ... Read More
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Retail in Portugal
Retail in Portugal showed small positive growth in 2024, despite the overall challenging economic environment, with this positive performance driven mainly by the results of the online channel and grocery retailers. Although interest rates have come down and stabilised since the high of 2022, the re ... Read More
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Retail in New Zealand
The high cost of living remained a key barrier to retail expenditure in New Zealand over 2024. Prices were elevated despite easing inflation, with the annual rate falling back within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target range. Supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions have also el ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in New Zealand
E-commerce saw a return to value sales growth in 2024, as the frequency of shopping picked up in New Zealand. With inflation easing, the gradual recovery in purchasing power was felt by both physical and online retailers alike. Consumers have relied more on e-commerce due to economic hardship since ... Read More
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Retail in Chile
Overall, 2024 was a positive year for retail in Chile, with strong reactivation and consumers looking to spend more on a variety of products, while still searching for discounts and other attractive value propositions. Players across all channels looked to capitalise on this development, creating ne ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Chile
After several years of value sales decline in 2022 and 2023, e-commerce in Chile strongly rebounded in 2024 with double-digit growth, positioning itself once again as one of the preferred retail channels for Chilean consumers. A reduction in inflation, promotional activities, and consumers looking t ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Turkey
Health and beauty remained one of the most popular product areas within direct selling in Turkey in 2024, facing fierce competition from store-based outlets; store-based outlets offer bundles or kits, especially for beauty and personal care items. Over the review period, health and beauty has seen i ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Turkey
Retail e-commerce in Turkey saw further strong growth in 2024. Demographic advantage plays a crucial role, with approximately 60% of the population being under the age of 35. This young demographic not only embraces online shopping but also drives trends in mobile commerce and the influence of socia ... Read More
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Retail in Hungary
Retail in Hungary saw growth in total current value sales dip in 2024. This was partly explained by the easing of pricing pressures as the prolonged spike in inflation fuelled by the global recovery from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine steadily receded. Following the dramatic rise in t ... Read More
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