Despite predictions for a marginal value decline (at constant 2023 prices) in 2024, retail e-commerce in Germany is expected to rebound over the remainder of the forecast period. Growth is expected to be underpinned by a lasting shift towards online shopping, a trend cemented during the pandemic.
A key development for German e-commerce is the integration of advanced logistics and fulfilment solutions. Retailers are investing in sophisticated logistics technologies and efficient fulfilment strategies to meet the rising consumer expectations for quick and reliable delivery.
The growth trajectory of e-commerce in Germany is expected to be further driven by technological innovations that enhance the online shopping experience. Advancements in AI, augmented reality, and personalised recommendation algorithms are making online shopping more interactive and user-friendly.
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Retail E-Commerce
Online sales of new and used goods to the public from a business for personal or household consumption. This figure includes those purchases made via online marketplaces, assuming it is a business-to-consumer purchase. This figure includes the purchase of mobile apps, games, in-app purchases and downloaded versions of recorded music, film, video games, books, journals and magazines. Note: The streaming versions of these media types, which are not tracked in Retailing, are captured in Streaming Services E-Commerce. Goods purchased via quick-delivery services, such as Amazon Prime, are captured here, whereas the subscription fee for such a service is captured in Other E-Commerce. Retail purchases made via hyperlocal or third-party delivery platforms are also included here, while the delivery fees associated with such services are included in Other E-Commerce. This category excludes the following industries and channels: • Specialist retailers of motor vehicles; motorcycles, vehicle parts and fuel • The rental, hire and leasing of products • Wholesalers, cash and carry outlets • Consumer-to-consumer transactions • Informal retail which is not declared to tax authorities
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